--> ____ (modest eatery)

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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Clue explained

WALL completes the paired phrase “hole in the wall,” which can describe a small, modest eatery. The arrow links this answer with HOLE in the across clue.

Clue type:
Cross-reference
The modest interior of a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 10, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"It's happening __ __ speak!"
  2. 5BBQ side
  3. 6____ in the -->
  4. 7We can electrify the sea?

Down

  1. 1Tennis great Arthur
  2. 2Gin type
  3. 3--> ____ (modest eatery)
  4. 4Rams' counterparts

The answer to “--> ____ (modest eatery)” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is WALL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026 at 3-Down. 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.

“--> ____ (modest eatery)” answer

WALL (4 letters)

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What does WALL mean?

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

(noun)

  • a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land
  • a thing regarded as a protective or restrictive barrier
  • the membranous outer layer or lining of an organ or cavity

When else has “--> ____ (modest eatery)” appeared?

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September 10, 2026 (most recent) → WALL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “--> ____ (modest eatery)”?

The answer is WALL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “--> ____ (modest eatery)”?

4 letters: WALL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “--> ____ (modest eatery)” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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