One-syllable Alaskan city

Latest answer — July 06, 2026

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This city shares its name with a term for a type of long-distance dog race! 🐶

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Across

  1. 1Oil in some gummy bears
  2. 4Story-sharing app, for short
  3. 9Wedding band, perhaps?
  4. 14She/___
  5. 15Use crayons
  6. 16"Feelin' the Same Way" singer Jones
  7. 17Apparel that might be perishable
  8. 18Show feelings
  9. 19Strike down
  10. 20Some watercooler talk
  11. 23To be, in Spanish
  12. 24Disoriented
  13. 28Cab fare calculator
  14. 32Antique mall transaction
  15. 33___ gow poker
  16. 36German luxury cars
  17. 38School near Windsor Castle
  18. 39Decorative lawn filler
  19. 43Bank offering
  20. 44"Wheel of Fortune" purchase options
  21. 45Letters next to cellphone bars
  22. 46Pushes into action
  23. 49Athlete's dry spell
  24. 51Hot breakfast often served with cinnamon
  25. 53Lightweight wood
  26. 57Digital hobby that might involve headsets
  27. 61"All ___ the Watchtower"
  28. 64Boat-related
  29. 65Ruin
  30. 66"Hollywood" singer Victoria
  31. 67Mournful bell toll
  32. 68Wrath
  33. 69Trudge through a puddle
  34. 70Tender spots
  35. 71Piece of concert merch

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  1. 1"American Horror Story: Hotel" actor Sevigny
  2. 2Informal feuds
  3. 3Float away
  4. 4Jeni's or Salt & Straw product
  5. 5One-syllable Alaskan city
  6. 6Real grind
  7. 7"Rosanna" band
  8. 8"Am not!" comeback
  9. 9Not remote
  10. 10Beethoven or Bach
  11. 11___-state area
  12. 12Enjoy a hoagie, say
  13. 13"___ Four Seasons" (Netflix series)
  14. 21Possible answer to "Who's ready to eat?"
  15. 22Big ___, California
  16. 25Word before "flaw" or "error"
  17. 26"She outplayed me"
  18. 27Anxious
  19. 29Popular day for tacos (Abbr.)
  20. 30"The Simpsons" teacher Krabappel
  21. 31Weddings and funerals, for two
  22. 33Target of a 1950s vaccine
  23. 34Bakery allure
  24. 35Like serving a hamburger to a vegetarian
  25. 37Take an Alaskan cruise
  26. 40Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers
  27. 41Gymnast Mary ___ Retton
  28. 42Chewy treats for bubble-blowing contests
  29. 47Width's counterpart
  30. 48Spanish for "salt"
  31. 50Nonstick cooking spray
  32. 52Breakfast sausage servings
  33. 54Restrict
  34. 55Drum kit component
  35. 56"I feel the same"
  36. 58Prefix that means "very small"
  37. 59Happily ___ after
  38. 60Powerful wind
  39. 61Morning hrs.
  40. 62"haha"
  41. 63Peace activist Yoko

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Oil in some gummy bears — Answer: CBD. Hint: These little bears can take the edge off your day with a special ingredient! 🐻
  2. 4. Story-sharing app, for short — Answer: INSTA. Hint: This app lets you share quick snapshots of your life! 📸
  3. 9. Wedding band, perhaps? — Answer: OCTET. Hint: Think about a musical group that plays together, often in harmony! 🎶
  4. 14. She/___ — Answer: HER. Hint: Consider the word often used for the feminine pronoun! 😉
  5. 15. Use crayons — Answer: COLOR. Hint: Think about what you make when you mix different shades! 🎨
  6. 16. "Feelin' the Same Way" singer Jones — Answer: NORAH. Hint: Her smooth voice makes you feel cozy, just like a warm cup of tea! ☕
  7. 17. Apparel that might be perishable — Answer: LEI. Hint: Think of a floral accessory often associated with Hawaiian greetings! 🌺
  8. 18. Show feelings — Answer: EMOTE. Hint: Let your spirit shine through your expressions! 🎭
  9. 19. Strike down — Answer: SMITE. Hint: Think of a powerful blow often associated with divine retribution! ⚡
  10. 20. Some watercooler talk — Answer: OFFICEGOSSIP. Hint: Ever wonder what everyone's whispering about during breaks? 🤫
  11. 23. To be, in Spanish — Answer: ESTAR. Hint: Think of a common Spanish verb that describes existence! 🇪🇸
  12. 24. Disoriented — Answer: OUTOFIT. Hint: Feeling a bit lost in the haze of confusion? 🤔
  13. 28. Cab fare calculator — Answer: METER. Hint: Think of a device that keeps track of your ride costs! 🚖
  14. 32. Antique mall transaction — Answer: RESALE. Hint: Think of how items find new homes after their first sale! 🛍️
  15. 33. ___ gow poker — Answer: PAI. Hint: Think of a popular card game that starts with a three-letter word often associated with strong hands! ♠️
  16. 36. German luxury cars — Answer: AUDIS. Hint: These sleek machines often have four rings on their badge. 🚗
  17. 38. School near Windsor Castle — Answer: ETON. Hint: This prestigious institution is known for educating some of the UK's most notable figures! 🎓
  18. 39. Decorative lawn filler — Answer: ORNAMENTALGRASS. Hint: Imagine a soft green touch that adds elegance to your outdoor space! 🌿
  19. 43. Bank offering — Answer: LOAN. Hint: Think about what banks give you to help buy a house or a car! 💰
  20. 44. "Wheel of Fortune" purchase options — Answer: AEIOU. Hint: These vowels are essential for spinning the wheel of luck! 🎡
  21. 45. Letters next to cellphone bars — Answer: LTE. Hint: Think about a common technology abbreviation that helps with connectivity! 📶
  22. 46. Pushes into action — Answer: IMPELS. Hint: This word describes what motivates someone to take that first step! 🚀
  23. 49. Athlete's dry spell — Answer: SLUMP. Hint: Even the best can hit a rough patch in their game! 🎢
  24. 51. Hot breakfast often served with cinnamon — Answer: OATMEAL. Hint: This warm morning dish is a perfect canvas for sweet toppings! 🌾
  25. 53. Lightweight wood — Answer: BALSA. Hint: This wood is often used in model building and is known for being very buoyant! 🛶
  26. 57. Digital hobby that might involve headsets — Answer: ONLINEGAMING. Hint: This pastime often connects players from around the world, often with some serious fun involved! 🎮
  27. 61. "All ___ the Watchtower" — Answer: ALONG. Hint: This phrase suggests a journey or path beside something important! 🗺️
  28. 64. Boat-related — Answer: NAVAL. Hint: Think of something associated with the military and the sea! ⚓
  29. 65. Ruin — Answer: MAR. Hint: This word can also mean to spoil something that's otherwise perfect! 🌊
  30. 66. "Hollywood" singer Victoria — Answer: MONET. Hint: This artist shares her name with a famous Impressionist painter! 🎨
  31. 67. Mournful bell toll — Answer: KNELL. Hint: It's often associated with a funeral, signaling a somber moment. 🔔
  32. 68. Wrath — Answer: IRE. Hint: Feeling a bit fiery? 🔥
  33. 69. Trudge through a puddle — Answer: SLOSH. Hint: Think of the sound made when stepping through water! 💦
  34. 70. Tender spots — Answer: SORES. Hint: These painful areas can really dampen your day! 😖
  35. 71. Piece of concert merch — Answer: TEE. Hint: A comfy way to show your love for your favorite band! 🎶

Down

  1. 1. "American Horror Story: Hotel" actor Sevigny — Answer: CHLOE. Hint: This actress shares her name with a famous French fashion brand! 🌟
  2. 2. Informal feuds — Answer: BEEFS. Hint: Sometimes, these disputes can be pretty juicy! 🥩
  3. 3. Float away — Answer: DRIFT. Hint: Let your thoughts wander like leaves on a gentle breeze! 🍃
  4. 4. Jeni's or Salt & Straw product — Answer: ICECREAM. Hint: This sweet treat is perfect for a hot day or a cozy night in! 🍦
  5. 5. One-syllable Alaskan city — Answer: NOME. Hint: This city shares its name with a term for a type of long-distance dog race! 🐶
  6. 6. Real grind — Answer: SLOG. Hint: When the going gets tough, you might find yourself in this kind of tough work! 💪
  7. 7. "Rosanna" band — Answer: TOTO. Hint: This Grammy-winning group is famous for their catchy hits and a wizard-like name! 🎶
  8. 8. "Am not!" comeback — Answer: ARESO. Hint: Don't hide your feelings; sometimes you just need to say it out loud! 😄
  9. 9. Not remote — Answer: ONSITE. Hint: This place is where everything happens in person, not from afar! 🏢
  10. 10. Beethoven or Bach — Answer: COMPOSER. Hint: Think of someone who creates beautiful music! 🎵
  11. 11. ___-state area — Answer: TRI. Hint: Think about a three-sided shape often found in geometry! 🔺
  12. 12. Enjoy a hoagie, say — Answer: EAT. Hint: When you're hungry, it's time to dig in! 🍽️
  13. 13. "___ Four Seasons" (Netflix series) — Answer: THE. Hint: This tiny article can change the tune of your sentence! 🎵
  14. 21. Possible answer to "Who's ready to eat?" — Answer: IAM. Hint: Consider who might be signaling their readiness at the dinner table! 🍽️
  15. 22. Big ___, California — Answer: SUR. Hint: This word often follows 'big' and is also a common abbreviation for a popular surfing term! 🏄‍♂️
  16. 25. Word before "flaw" or "error" — Answer: FATAL. Hint: Think of something that could lead to a disastrous outcome! ⚠️
  17. 26. "She outplayed me" — Answer: ILOST. Hint: Sometimes you just have to admit defeat, right? 😅
  18. 27. Anxious — Answer: TENSE. Hint: Feeling a bit on edge? It might be a sign of this state! 😅
  19. 29. Popular day for tacos (Abbr.) — Answer: TUE. Hint: Think about the second day of the week when cravings hit! 🌮
  20. 30. "The Simpsons" teacher Krabappel — Answer: EDNA. Hint: This beloved character from a classic animated series is known for her witty sarcasm and classroom antics! 📚
  21. 31. Weddings and funerals, for two — Answer: RITES. Hint: These ceremonial events mark significant moments in life. 🎉
  22. 33. Target of a 1950s vaccine — Answer: POLIO. Hint: This disease was a major concern before vaccines made a difference in the 1950s! 💉
  23. 34. Bakery allure — Answer: AROMA. Hint: Imagine the delightful scent that draws you into a bakery! 🥐
  24. 35. Like serving a hamburger to a vegetarian — Answer: INAPT. Hint: Not quite the right fit for every situation! 🍔
  25. 37. Take an Alaskan cruise — Answer: SAIL. Hint: Explore the stunning waters and enjoy a delightful journey! 🚢
  26. 40. Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers — Answer: ANEMONES. Hint: These vibrant ocean dwellers are often mistaken for floral decorations! 🌸
  27. 41. Gymnast Mary ___ Retton — Answer: LOU. Hint: This famous gymnast shares her first name with a popular Southern state! 🤸‍♀️
  28. 42. Chewy treats for bubble-blowing contests — Answer: GUMBALLS. Hint: These colorful sweets are perfect for a fun day of blowing bubbles! 🎈
  29. 47. Width's counterpart — Answer: LENGTH. Hint: Think about the measurement that complements how wide something is! 📏
  30. 48. Spanish for "salt" — Answer: SAL. Hint: Think of what you might sprinkle on your food for flavor! 🧂
  31. 50. Nonstick cooking spray — Answer: PAM. Hint: This handy kitchen staple helps prevent food from sticking to your pans! 🍳
  32. 52. Breakfast sausage servings — Answer: LINKS. Hint: Think of how these tasty breakfast items are often served together! 🌭
  33. 54. Restrict — Answer: LIMIT. Hint: Think about keeping something in check or not allowing it to go beyond a certain point! 🔒
  34. 55. Drum kit component — Answer: SNARE. Hint: This component is essential for creating sharp, crisp sounds in a rhythm section! 🥁
  35. 56. "I feel the same" — Answer: AGREE. Hint: When two minds think alike, they often share this sentiment! 🤝
  36. 58. Prefix that means "very small" — Answer: NANO. Hint: Think of a prefix that’s smaller than a grain of sand! 🐜
  37. 59. Happily ___ after — Answer: EVER. Hint: This word often follows a story's conclusion, bringing a joyful resolution! 🏰
  38. 60. Powerful wind — Answer: GALE. Hint: Think of a strong gust that often sends leaves swirling! 🌬️
  39. 61. Morning hrs. — Answer: AMS. Hint: Think of those early hours when the sun begins to rise! 🌅
  40. 62. "haha" — Answer: LOL. Hint: This is how you express laughter in the digital age! 😂
  41. 63. Peace activist Yoko — Answer: ONO. Hint: This artist is famously associated with John Lennon and has a unique approach to peace. ✌️

The answer to “One-syllable Alaskan city” in the USA Today crossword is NOME — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on July 6, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 5-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.

“One-syllable Alaskan city” answer

NOME (4 letters)

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Why the answer is NOME

This city shares its name with a term for a type of long-distance dog race! 🐶

What does NOME mean?

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

(noun)

  • each of the thirty-six territorial divisions of ancient Egypt
  • an administrative division of modern Greece

When else has “One-syllable Alaskan city” appeared?

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July 6, 2026 (most recent) → NOME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “One-syllable Alaskan city”?

The answer is NOME, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “One-syllable Alaskan city”?

4 letters: NOME.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on July 6, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 5-Down.

Can “One-syllable Alaskan city” 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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