Scottish island

Latest answer — July 16, 2026

3 Down

Think of a serene spot steeped in history, often associated with early Christianity! ⛪

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This clue's Thursday, July 16, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"__ __ Was" by Harry Styles
  2. 5Trudge
  3. 6Notice of -->
  4. 7Hot tubs

Down

  1. 1Cellphone programs
  2. 2--> termination
  3. 3Scottish island
  4. 4Classic videotapes

The answer to “Scottish island” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is IONA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 16, 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.

“Scottish island” answer

IONA (4 letters)

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Why the answer is IONA

Think of a serene spot steeped in history, often associated with early Christianity! ⛪

When else has “Scottish island” appeared?

USA Today Quick Cross reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 16, 2026 (most recent) → IONA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Scottish island”?

The answer is IONA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Scottish island”?

4 letters: IONA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 16, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Scottish island” 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.

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

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