"Don't ask me" gesture

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

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A SHRUG is the gesture of raising the shoulders to show uncertainty or lack of knowledge, effectively saying “Don’t ask me.”

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Definition
A person raising their shoulders in a shrug

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  1. 1Run after
  2. 6Some saucers
  3. 10King ___
  4. 13Corrodes after disuse
  5. 14Notable dwarf planet
  6. 16"Is that a yes or ___?
  7. 17Lemony Snicket, e.g.
  8. 18___ pole (Tlingit carving)
  9. 19Day that Garfield hates (Abbr.)
  10. 20Spicy piece of chicken
  11. 22Garment that might have hooks
  12. 23"Just so u know . . ."
  13. 24Unit for a comedian or tennis player
  14. 25Most popular fencing weapon
  15. 26"Stay tuned" letters
  16. 29"can't believe u did that"
  17. 31"Don't ask me" gesture
  18. 33Penne ___ vodka
  19. 35Animal hunted by Asterix and Obelix
  20. 38Unsettling
  21. 40Disclaimer following a confession of excess
  22. 43Dreaded words on a returned quiz
  23. 44Philadelphia Eagles, for one
  24. 45Slight issue
  25. 46Move like a spy through the vents
  26. 48"Pearls Before Swine" antihero
  27. 50Chess rating system
  28. 51"Better you ___ me"
  29. 52Jerk
  30. 55Rowdy crowd
  31. 57Thus far
  32. 58Making a cheeky call?
  33. 63Floral garland
  34. 64"I'm with you"
  35. 65"Stranger Things" actress Sink
  36. 66That, in Spanish
  37. 67"The Lightning ___"
  38. 68Person stirring the pot online
  39. 69___ faire
  40. 70Light on one's feet
  41. 71Ideal RSVPs

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  1. 1Sea floor scuttler
  2. 2"Love, Victor" streaming service
  3. 3"Fat chance!"
  4. 4Home for notes and clefs
  5. 5Philosophy assignments
  6. 6___ no good
  7. 7Moves like a lazy river
  8. 8Belly button type
  9. 9Artery implants
  10. 10Instrument that's shaken and tapped
  11. 11Like an overused crossword clue
  12. 12Like most Bantu languages
  13. 15"You. Can't. Be. Serious!"
  14. 21Find out how low you can go
  15. 25Neck lines?
  16. 26Browser divisions
  17. 27Popular dip for a 20-Across
  18. 28Dress modification
  19. 30Ken Jennings, for "Jeopardy!"
  20. 32Brooding baby sitter?
  21. 34"Shucks!"
  22. 36Impeccable tennis serve
  23. 37"I'm a lion! Respect me!"
  24. 39Frozen waffle brand
  25. 41Chop down
  26. 42Savory flavor in kimchi
  27. 47Giggles
  28. 49Like a spot by the fire
  29. 51"A Patchwork Planet" author Anne
  30. 53Word after "Las Vegas" or "Sunset"
  31. 54Direct a dogsled
  32. 56Play loudly
  33. 58Pinata whacker
  34. 59Rebel against
  35. 60Wedding promises
  36. 61River that begins in Uganda
  37. 62Meshes well

The answer to “"Don't ask me" gesture” in the USA Today crossword is SHRUG — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 31-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.

“"Don't ask me" gesture” answer

SHRUG (5 letters)

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What does SHRUG mean?

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

(verb)

  • raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When else has “"Don't ask me" gesture” appeared?

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Don't ask me" gesture”?

The answer is SHRUG, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Don't ask me" gesture”?

5 letters: SHRUG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 31-Across.

Can “"Don't ask me" gesture” 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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