"The ___ Express"
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Clue explained
The Polar Express is the magical train that carries a boy to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in Chris Van Allsburg’s picture book. That 1985 book inspired the 2004 animated film, which brought the story to a wider audience with Tom Hanks voicing several characters. Its journey centers on a child’s wavering belief in Santa Claus, and a small silver bell becomes a keepsake of that night.
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This clue's Monday, October 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “"The ___ Express"” in the USA Today crossword is POLAR — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 1-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.
“"The ___ Express"” answer
POLAR (5 letters)
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What does POLAR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of POLAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- relating to the North or South Pole
- having electrical or magnetic polarity
- directly opposite in character or tendency
When else has “"The ___ Express"” 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 12, 2026 (most recent) → POLAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"The ___ Express"”?
The answer is POLAR, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"The ___ Express"”?
5 letters: POLAR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 1-Across.
Can “"The ___ Express"” 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 12, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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