Eco and sport, in some cars

The answer to “Eco and sport, in some cars” in the USA Today crossword is MODES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 50-Down. 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.

“Eco and sport, in some cars” answer

MODES (5 letters)

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What does MODES mean?

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When else has “Eco and sport, in some cars” appeared?

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August 8, 2026 (most recent) → MODES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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