Trudge

Latest answer — July 16, 2026

5 Across

Think of moving slowly and heavily, especially when tired! 🥱

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This clue's Thursday, July 16, 2026 appearance

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Across

  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

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "__ __ Was" by Harry Styles — Answer: ASIT. Hint: This phrase often follows a declaration of truth in a song! 🎶
  2. 5. Trudge — Answer: PLOD. Hint: Think of moving slowly and heavily, especially when tired! 🥱
  3. 6. Notice of --> — Answer: PINK. Hint: Think of a subtle alert that stands out, often in a playful or gentle way! 🌸
  4. 7. Hot tubs — Answer: SPAS. Hint: Relaxation spots where you soak away stress! 🛁

Down

  1. 1. Cellphone programs — Answer: APPS. Hint: Think of the little icons you tap on your phone to make magic happen! 📱
  2. 2. --> termination — Answer: SLIP. Hint: Watch your step; one wrong move can lead to a quick exit! 🦶
  3. 3. Scottish island — Answer: IONA. Hint: Think of a serene spot steeped in history, often associated with early Christianity! ⛪
  4. 4. Classic videotapes — Answer: TDKS. Hint: These tapes were a staple for recording music and movies in the past! 🎥

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The answer to “Trudge” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is PLOD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 16, 2026 at 5-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.

“Trudge” answer

PLOD (4 letters)

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Why the answer is PLOD

Think of moving slowly and heavily, especially when tired! 🥱

When else has “Trudge” 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) → PLOD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Trudge”?

The answer is PLOD, 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 “Trudge”?

4 letters: PLOD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 16, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Trudge” 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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