Loch with a cryptid
Editorially verified for the Aug 30, 2026
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Clue explained
NESS completes “Loch Ness,” the Scottish loch associated with the legendary Loch Ness Monster. The clue’s reference to a cryptid points specifically to that famous place.
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This clue's Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Loch with a cryptid” in the USA Today crossword is NESS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 67-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Loch with a cryptid” answer
NESS (4 letters)
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What does NESS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NESS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a headland or promontory
When else has “Loch with a cryptid” 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 30, 2026 (most recent) → NESS
- July 7, 2026 → NESS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Loch with a cryptid”?
The answer is NESS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Loch with a cryptid”?
4 letters: NESS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 67-Across. Earlier appearances: July 7, 2026 → NESS.
Can “Loch with a cryptid” 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 30, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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