"Better you ___ me"

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

51 Across

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Clue explained

THAN completes the familiar expression “Better you than me,” meaning the speaker is glad someone else is facing the unpleasant task or situation.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
One person looking relieved while another handles an unpleasant task.

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This clue's Monday, August 10, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “"Better you ___ me"” in the USA Today crossword is THAN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 51-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.

“"Better you ___ me"” answer

THAN (4 letters)

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What does THAN mean?

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

(conjunction)

  • used to introduce the second element in a comparison
  • used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast
  • used in expressions indicating one thing happening immediately after another

When else has “"Better you ___ me"” appeared?

USA Today 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.

August 10, 2026 (most recent) → THAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Better you ___ me"”?

The answer is THAN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Better you ___ me"”?

4 letters: THAN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 51-Across.

Can “"Better you ___ me"” 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 10, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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