"A rolling stone gathers no ___"

Latest answer — August 11, 2026

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Clue explained

MOSS completes the familiar proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss,” meaning that a constantly moving person avoids settling down.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
Green moss growing on a gray stone

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This clue's Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “"A rolling stone gathers no ___"” in the USA Today crossword is MOSS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 42-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.

“"A rolling stone gathers no ___"” answer

MOSS (4 letters)

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What does MOSS mean?

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

(noun)

  • a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in damp habitats and reproducing by means of spores released from stalked capsules
  • a green colour like that of moss
  • a bog, especially a peat bog

When else has “"A rolling stone gathers no ___"” appeared?

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August 11, 2026 (most recent) → MOSS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"A rolling stone gathers no ___"”?

The answer is MOSS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"A rolling stone gathers no ___"”?

4 letters: MOSS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 11, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 42-Across.

Can “"A rolling stone gathers no ___"” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today 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 this day's USA Today answers?

The full grid for August 11, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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