Moves like a rope bridge

Latest answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue explained

SWAYS is the third-person singular verb meaning “moves from side to side,” as a rope bridge does when people cross it.

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Definition
A rope suspension bridge moving from side to side above a gap.

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This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Moves like a rope bridge” in the USA Today crossword is SWAYS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 9-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.

“Moves like a rope bridge” answer

SWAYS (5 letters)

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What does SWAYS mean?

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

(verb)

  • move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side
  • control or influence (a person or course of action)

When else has “Moves like a rope bridge” appeared?

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August 13, 2026 (most recent) → SWAYS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Moves like a rope bridge”?

The answer is SWAYS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Moves like a rope bridge”?

5 letters: SWAYS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 9-Across.

Can “Moves like a rope bridge” 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 13, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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