Insurance type

Latest answer — August 28, 2026

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Clue explained

BOAT is an insurance type, referring to coverage for a boat and its associated risks. The clue uses the vehicle or property being insured as shorthand for the policy.

Clue type:
Definition
A recreational boat floating on a body of water.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Insurance type
  2. 5Insurance type
  3. 6Horse gait
  4. 7Insurance type

Down

  1. 1Washing activity
  2. 2"Gold" in Brazil
  3. 3Type of bomb
  4. 4Carry

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Insurance type — Answer: BOAT. Hint: This policy protects a vessel used on the water. ⛵
  2. 5. Insurance type — Answer: AUTO. Hint: This coverage is designed for a motor vehicle. 🚘
  3. 6. Horse gait — Answer: TROT. Hint: This lively pace is faster than a walk but slower than a canter! 🐎
  4. 7. Insurance type — Answer: HOME. Hint: This policy covers a residence and its belongings. 🏠

Down

  1. 1. Washing activity — Answer: BATH. Hint: This cleaning routine usually involves soaking in a tub. 🛁
  2. 2. "Gold" in Brazil — Answer: OURO. Hint: Use the Portuguese word for this precious metal. ✨
  3. 3. Type of bomb — Answer: ATOM. Hint: This bomb packs nuclear power into the smallest unit of matter ☢️
  4. 4. Carry — Answer: TOTE. Hint: What you do with bags when your hands are up for the job 🛍️

The answer to “Insurance type” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is BOAT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include AUTO, and HOME. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Insurance type” answer

BOAT (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as AUTO, HOME

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What does BOAT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of BOAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine
  • a serving dish in the shape of a boat

Other answers for “Insurance type”

USA Today Quick Cross has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides BOAT, it has also been AUTO, and HOME. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Insurance type”?

The answer is BOAT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026. Other answers for this clue include AUTO, and HOME.

How many letters is the answer to “Insurance type”?

4 letters: BOAT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been AUTO (4), HOME (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 28, 2026 → AUTO; August 28, 2026 → HOME.

Can “Insurance type” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides BOAT, USA Today Quick Cross has also used AUTO, and HOME for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the USA Today Quick answers page.

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