Oktober ending

Latest answer — August 31, 2026

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Clue explained

FEST is the ending of Oktoberfest, the German beer festival. The clue points to the final four letters of “Oktoberfest,” rather than to a separate definition.

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A beer tent at an Oktoberfest celebration

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Oktober ending
  2. 5Next to Cleveland, Detroit -->
  3. 6--> and Buffalo?
  4. 7Tree types

Down

  1. 1Abscond
  2. 2High-ranking nobleman in England
  3. 3Milk type
  4. 4Golf ball supports

The answer to “Oktober ending” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is FEST — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026 at 1-Across. 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.

“Oktober ending” answer

FEST (4 letters)

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What does FEST mean?

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

(noun)

  • a festival or gathering devoted to a particular activity or interest

When else has “Oktober ending” appeared?

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August 31, 2026 (most recent) → FEST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Oktober ending”?

The answer is FEST, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Oktober ending”?

4 letters: FEST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Oktober ending” 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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