H.S. diploma equivalent
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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GED stands for General Educational Development, a credential commonly accepted as equivalent to a high-school diploma. “H.S.” is an abbreviation for high school, and “equivalent” points to the credential rather than the full phrase.
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The answer to “H.S. diploma equivalent” in the USA Today crossword is GED — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 4-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.
“H.S. diploma equivalent” answer
GED (3 letters)
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What does GED mean?
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(abbreviation)
- General Educational Development, referring to a system of standardized examinations which entitle those who pass them to receive a credential considered as equivalent to completion of high school
- general equivalency degree (or diploma)
When else has “H.S. diploma equivalent” appeared?
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August 17, 2026 (most recent) → GED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “H.S. diploma equivalent”?
The answer is GED, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “H.S. diploma equivalent”?
3 letters: GED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “H.S. diploma equivalent” 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.
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The full grid for August 17, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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