Org. for animal lovers

Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026

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An animal-welfare organization sign beside pets awaiting care or adoption.

Clue explained

SPCA stands for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a name used by animal-welfare organizations in many places. Depending on the local organization, its work may include rescuing and sheltering animals, arranging adoptions, investigating neglect, or promoting humane treatment. The initials point broadly to an organization devoted to animal protection, not to one single worldwide agency.

Clue type:
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  1. 1"The ___ Express"
  2. 6"That ain't happening"
  3. 10Bitter beers
  4. 14Uttered some words
  5. 15Look for some hiders
  6. 16What nun gets you in dreidel
  7. 17Room often used for storage
  8. 18Periods of Taylor Swift's career
  9. 19Totally over
  10. 20A band's most enthusiastic supporter
  11. 23"Welcome" surface
  12. 26Beam of sunshine
  13. 27Madame Tussauds sculpting material
  14. 28On edge
  15. 30"So cool!"
  16. 31Org. that's interested in your baggage
  17. 34Etail rating system
  18. 35Org. for animal lovers
  19. 37Baby sheep
  20. 38"It's bedtime for me!"
  21. 42Word before "dating" or "dioxide"
  22. 43They make you say "pee-yew"
  23. 44One day ___ time
  24. 46Sch. hidden in "iOS update"
  25. 47Bird sounds
  26. 48Burst
  27. 49Places to pamper your pooches
  28. 52"Sheesh, no need to be so strict!"
  29. 57Purple superfruit
  30. 58Outfit for some brides
  31. 59A meeting to discuss why there are too many meetings, e.g.
  32. 61"The best ___ plans . . ."
  33. 62Jazz singer James
  34. 63Late fees
  35. 64First 24-hour news channel
  36. 65U-turn from NNW
  37. 66Art stand with three legs

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  1. 1Relative of FYI
  2. 2Choose
  3. 3Place for mallgoers to park
  4. 4Similar
  5. 5Happens again
  6. 6Food safety words
  7. 7___ mortal
  8. 8Close by
  9. 9"And your point is?"
  10. 10Finger used for pointing
  11. 11Sound of something vanishing
  12. 12"Naked Attraction" host Richardson
  13. 13Viewed
  14. 21Be Kind to Animals Month
  15. 22"Pass"
  16. 23___-have items (things you've gotta get)
  17. 24Against
  18. 25Leader on the football field
  19. 29Region
  20. 30Mo. for Prime Big Deal Days
  21. 31Sierra Nevada lake
  22. 32"Hacks" actress Jean
  23. 33Dark, gaping pit
  24. 35Public expressions of thanks
  25. 36"Let's put a ___ in it"
  26. 37A journalist might bury one
  27. 39Convention that might make a movie predictable
  28. 40Gets really mentally stuck on something
  29. 41"What's new with you?"
  30. 44Advanced H.S. math class
  31. 45Froot Loops' bird mascot
  32. 47Profs' helpers
  33. 50Strike down
  34. 51Org. for animal lovers
  35. 53Pretty so-so
  36. 54Vegas hotel named for a type of song
  37. 55Downsides
  38. 56One might be taken in protest
  39. 60Fashion inits.

The answer to “Org. for animal lovers” in the USA Today crossword is SPCA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 35-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include PETA. 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.

“Org. for animal lovers” answer

SPCA (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as PETA

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 SPCA.

Other answers for “Org. for animal lovers”

USA Today has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SPCA, it has also been PETA. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Org. for animal lovers”?

The answer is SPCA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026. Other answers for this clue include PETA.

How many letters is the answer to “Org. for animal lovers”?

4 letters: SPCA. Earlier fills for this clue have also been PETA (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 35-Across. Earlier appearances: October 12, 2026 → PETA.

Can “Org. for animal lovers” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SPCA, USA Today has also used PETA for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's USA Today answers?

The full grid for October 12, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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