Weather description

Latest answer — August 25, 2026

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Clue explained

MILD describes weather that is gentle and neither especially hot nor cold. It is an adjective modifying the implied word “weather.”

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Definition
A temperate outdoor landscape under mild spring weather

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Weather description
  2. 5Operatic tune
  3. 6Weather description
  4. 7Break crisply

Down

  1. 1Big mouths
  2. 2Flock of Seagulls song (2 words)
  3. 3Currency of Turkey
  4. 4Weather description

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Weather description — Answer: MILD. Hint: Think of pleasantly moderate conditions 🌤️
  2. 5. Operatic tune — Answer: ARIA. Hint: A solo showcase for a singer in an opera 🎶
  3. 6. Weather description — Answer: WARM. Hint: Picture temperatures that feel comfortably hot ☀️
  4. 7. Break crisply — Answer: SNAP. Hint: Think of making a sharp, sudden cracking sound 💥

Down

  1. 1. Big mouths — Answer: MAWS. Hint: These are wide, powerful animal mouths 🐊
  2. 2. Flock of Seagulls song (2 words) — Answer: IRAN. Hint: This band's hit title describes someone making a getaway 🏃
  3. 3. Currency of Turkey — Answer: LIRA. Hint: This is the monetary unit used in Türkiye 💰
  4. 4. Weather description — Answer: DAMP. Hint: Think of conditions that are slightly wet 🌧️

The answer to “Weather description” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is MILD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 25, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include DAMP, and WARM. 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.

“Weather description” answer

MILD (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as DAMP, WARM

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What does MILD mean?

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

(adjective)

  • not severe, serious, or harsh
  • gentle and not easily provoked

Other answers for “Weather description”

USA Today Quick Cross has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides MILD, it has also been DAMP, and WARM. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Weather description”?

The answer is MILD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 25, 2026. Other answers for this clue include DAMP, and WARM.

How many letters is the answer to “Weather description”?

4 letters: MILD. Earlier fills for this clue have also been DAMP (4), WARM (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 25, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 25, 2026 → DAMP; August 25, 2026 → WARM.

Can “Weather description” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides MILD, USA Today Quick Cross has also used DAMP, and WARM for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

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