"This instant!"
Editorially verified for the Aug 24, 2026
35 Across
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Clue explained
NOW means “this instant,” referring to the present moment. The quotation marks present the clue as a spoken exclamation rather than a formal definition.
- Clue type:
- Phrase or idiom
USA Today Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “"This instant!"” in the USA Today crossword is NOW — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 35-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.
“"This instant!"” answer
NOW (3 letters)
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What does NOW mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NOW is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adverb)
- at the present time or moment
- used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative
- used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words
When else has “"This instant!"” 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.
August 24, 2026 (most recent) → NOW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"This instant!"”?
The answer is NOW, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"This instant!"”?
3 letters: NOW.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 35-Across.
Can “"This instant!"” 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 August 24, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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