Push air out

Latest answer — August 22, 2026

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Clue decoded

To blow is to push air out through the mouth, so BLOW is the base-form verb requested by the clue.

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Definition
A person exhaling air through their mouth.

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This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Cheese type
  2. 5Extended
  3. 6"A Man Called ____"
  4. 7Horton's speck inhabitants

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  1. 1Push air out
  2. 2IRA type
  3. 3"Spider-Man: ____ the Spider-Verse"
  4. 4Big heads

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  1. 1. Cheese type — Answer: BRIE. Hint: This soft French cheese has a creamy center and edible rind. 🧀
  2. 5. Extended — Answer: LONG. Hint: It means lasting for a considerable amount of time. ⏳
  3. 6. "A Man Called ____" — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Complete the title of this novel and film about a gruff widower. 🎬
  4. 7. Horton's speck inhabitants — Answer: WHOS. Hint: These tiny residents live on a speck in a Dr. Seuss story. 📖

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  1. 1. Push air out — Answer: BLOW. Hint: Do this to empty your lungs or move air across something. 💨
  2. 2. IRA type — Answer: ROTH. Hint: This retirement account is funded with after-tax contributions. 💰
  3. 3. "Spider-Man: ____ the Spider-Verse" — Answer: INTO. Hint: It completes the title of the animated Spider-Man sequel. 🕷️
  4. 4. Big heads — Answer: EGOS. Hint: Sometimes, it's all about self-importance! 😏

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The answer to “Push air out” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is BLOW — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 22, 2026 at 1-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.

“Push air out” answer

BLOW (4 letters)

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August 22, 2026 (most recent) → BLOW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Push air out”?

The answer is BLOW, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Push air out”?

4 letters: BLOW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 22, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Push air out” have a different answer?

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