Sluggish

Latest answer — July 06, 2026

7 Across

Take your time, no need to rush! 🐢

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This clue's Monday, July 06, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1(Ginger [?) decision]
  2. 5____ and every
  3. 6Barbed ____
  4. 7Sluggish

Down

  1. 1Uses needle and thread
  2. 2____ polish
  3. 3Prefix meaning "height"
  4. 4Relieved interjection

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. (Ginger [?) decision] — Answer: SNAP. Hint: Make that quick choice and go for it! ✨
  2. 5. ____ and every — Answer: EACH. Hint: Think of a word that means every single one! 🌟
  3. 6. Barbed ____ — Answer: WIRE. Hint: This is often found in security measures to keep intruders out! 🔒
  4. 7. Sluggish — Answer: SLOW. Hint: Take your time, no need to rush! 🐢

Down

  1. 1. Uses needle and thread — Answer: SEWS. Hint: Think of a craft that brings fabric together with a simple stitch! 🧵
  2. 2. ____ polish — Answer: NAIL. Hint: This is something you might use to make your fingers look fabulous! 💅
  3. 3. Prefix meaning "height" — Answer: ACRO. Hint: Think of a word that describes something at the top or uppermost part! 🌄
  4. 4. Relieved interjection — Answer: PHEW. Hint: When something stressful is finally over, you might express your relief with this sound! 😌

The answer to “Sluggish” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is SLOW — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 6, 2026 at 7-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.

“Sluggish” answer

SLOW (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SLOW

Take your time, no need to rush! 🐢

What does SLOW mean?

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

(adjective)

  • moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast
  • (of a clock or watch) showing a time earlier than the correct time
  • not prompt to understand, think, or learn

When else has “Sluggish” 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 6, 2026 (most recent) → SLOW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sluggish”?

The answer is SLOW, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sluggish”?

4 letters: SLOW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 6, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Sluggish” 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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