Martin of the '60s

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Clue decoded

DEAN completes the name Dean Martin, the singer and entertainer associated with the 1960s. The paired down clue uses DICK for Dick Martin, so the shared “Martin” reference is resolved by the crossing direction.

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Nickname or title
Dean Martin performing on television in the 1960s

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This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Martin of the '60s
  2. 5Inactively
  3. 6Top execs.
  4. 7____-deep

Down

  1. 1Martin of the '60s
  2. 2Barbara of the '60s
  3. 3____ vera
  4. 4"The Big Board" letters

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DEAN. Hint: Think of the smooth-voiced Rat Pack singer and actor who charmed audiences in the 1960s 🎙️
  2. 5. Inactively — Answer: IDLY. Hint: Doing nothing, as you might wait around. 💤
  3. 6. Top execs. — Answer: CEOS. Hint: Think of the leaders steering a company from the very top. 🏢
  4. 7. ____-deep — Answer: KNEE. Hint: Think of the joint that bends in the middle of your leg—it's where this phrase reaches. 🦵

Down

  1. 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DICK. Hint: Think of the comedian who co-hosted the zany sketch show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. 🎭
  2. 2. Barbara of the '60s — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the actress who made a magical genie famous on 1960s television. ✨
  3. 3. ____ vera — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the gel-filled succulent commonly used to soothe sunburns and complete this botanical phrase. 🌿
  4. 4. "The Big Board" letters — Answer: NYSE. Hint: Picture the iconic stock exchange where Wall Street trading takes place. 📈

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The answer to “Martin of the '60s” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is DEAN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include DICK. 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.

“Martin of the '60s” answer

DEAN (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as DICK

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Other answers for “Martin of the '60s”

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What is the answer to “Martin of the '60s”?

The answer is DEAN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026. Other answers for this clue include DICK.

How many letters is the answer to “Martin of the '60s”?

4 letters: DEAN. Earlier fills for this clue have also been DICK (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 12, 2026 → DICK.

Can “Martin of the '60s” have a different answer?

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

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