Religious subgroup
Latest answer — October 02, 2026
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Clue explained
A sect is a subgroup within a larger religious tradition, often distinguished by particular beliefs or practices.
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This clue's Friday, October 02, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Religious subgroup” in the USA Today crossword is SECT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 4-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.
“Religious subgroup” answer
SECT (4 letters)
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What does SECT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SECT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong
When else has “Religious subgroup” 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 2, 2026 (most recent) → SECT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Religious subgroup”?
The answer is SECT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Religious subgroup”?
4 letters: SECT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 2, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 4-Across.
Can “Religious subgroup” 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 2, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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