Change, like the Constitution
Editorially verified for the Sep 2, 2026
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Clue explained
To amend is to change or revise something, especially a formal document such as the Constitution. The answer is a base-form verb.
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This clue's Wednesday, September 02, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Change, like the Constitution” in the USA Today crossword is AMEND — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 13-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.
“Change, like the Constitution” answer
AMEND (5 letters)
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What does AMEND mean?
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(verb)
- make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances
- improve the texture or fertility of (soil)
When else has “Change, like the Constitution” appeared?
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September 2, 2026 (most recent) → AMEND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Change, like the Constitution”?
The answer is AMEND, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Change, like the Constitution”?
5 letters: AMEND.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on September 2, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 13-Across.
Can “Change, like the Constitution” 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 September 2, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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