Null and ___

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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A document marked VOID to show that it is no longer valid.

Clue explained

“Null and void” is a paired expression meaning invalid or without legal force. The clue supplies the familiar first half, “null,” and asks for its conventional partner: void.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom

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This clue's Sunday, October 18, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Null and ___” in the USA Today crossword is VOID — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 7-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.

“Null and ___” answer

VOID (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is VOID.

What does VOID mean?

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

(adjective)

  • not valid or legally binding
  • completely empty
  • (in bridge and whist) having been dealt no cards in a particular suit

When else has “Null and ___” 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.

October 18, 2026 (most recent) → VOID. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Null and ___”?

The answer is VOID, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Null and ___”?

4 letters: VOID.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 7-Down.

Can “Null and ___” 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 October 18, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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