"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z

Latest answer — July 26, 2026

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It's all about moving forward and not looking back! 🚀

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This clue's Sunday, July 26, 2026 appearance

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  1. 11994 film, "____ Dreams"
  2. 5Poker buy-in
  3. 6"A Bug's Life" character
  4. 7Carbon residue

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  1. 1Bill of the PGA
  2. 2"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z
  3. 32022 film, "A Man Called ____"
  4. 4____ moss

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  1. 1. 1994 film, "____ Dreams" — Answer: HOOP. Hint: Think of a sport with a round object that goes up high! 🏀
  2. 5. Poker buy-in — Answer: ANTE. Hint: It's the initial bet that sets the stage for the game! 🎲
  3. 6. "A Bug's Life" character — Answer: ATTA. Hint: Think of a hardworking insect leading a group to triumph! 🐜
  4. 7. Carbon residue — Answer: SOOT. Hint: Think of what might accumulate in your fireplace after a cozy fire! 🔥

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  1. 1. Bill of the PGA — Answer: HAAS. Hint: Think of a golfer's last name that rhymes with 'boss'! ⛳
  2. 2. "__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z — Answer: ONTO. Hint: It's all about moving forward and not looking back! 🚀
  3. 3. 2022 film, "A Man Called ____" — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like a classic toy train! 🚂
  4. 4. ____ moss — Answer: PEAT. Hint: Think of a type of moss often found in wet, boggy areas! 🌿

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The answer to “"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ONTO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 26, 2026 at 2-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.

“"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z” answer

ONTO (4 letters)

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Why the answer is ONTO

It's all about moving forward and not looking back! 🚀

When else has “"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z” appeared?

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July 26, 2026 (most recent) → ONTO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z”?

The answer is ONTO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z”?

4 letters: ONTO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 26, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z” have a different answer?

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