Upper limit

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A cap is an upper limit or maximum amount, as in a cap on prices, spending, or enrollment. Here, CAP is used as a noun.

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Definition
A gauge marked with a maximum level indicating an upper limit

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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Teary-eyed
  2. 6Energy of a person or place
  3. 10High-pile rug type
  4. 14Sound sometimes followed by "Gesundheit"
  5. 15Utopia
  6. 16Spanish greeting
  7. 17Charcuterie options
  8. 18Expensive bar?
  9. 19"___ have to do"
  10. 20Easter basket treat
  11. 23In the past
  12. 24It comes with a charge
  13. 25Wonderment
  14. 26JFK alternative
  15. 27Fisheye ___ (camera attachment with a bubblelike effect)
  16. 29Muhammara or baba ghanoush
  17. 31Painter's prop
  18. 33Serve as chairperson
  19. 37Tech that helps you not get lost
  20. 38Trattoria menu staple
  21. 40Like some curry
  22. 42___ cold brew
  23. 43Goose sound
  24. 44Macro or micro subj.
  25. 46Boo-boos
  26. 50Fluffy female on a farm
  27. 51___ bun (Chinese snack)
  28. 52"Sex and the City" actress Cattrall
  29. 54Word before a maiden name
  30. 55Teen drama starring Kristen Bell
  31. 58Fun crime flick
  32. 61Low-carb diet
  33. 62Where most of Russia is located
  34. 63Solo
  35. 64"Sign me up"
  36. 65Appear to be
  37. 66Change the wall color, say
  38. 67Ages
  39. 68Farm area unit

Down

  1. 1The blue whale is the largest one
  2. 2Cold period that was dominated by megafauna
  3. 3Singer Jones who fronted the Dap-Kings
  4. 4Toys for ___ (charity drive)
  5. 5Dinosaur introduced in "Super Mario World"
  6. 6Lifestyle that eschews animal products
  7. 7Celebrated figure
  8. 8"The Last of Us" actor Ramsey
  9. 9Provide with a grant
  10. 10Freighter, for example
  11. 11Resort amenity that may offer massages
  12. 12Claims
  13. 13Rhyming friend
  14. 21Fashion industry worker
  15. 22Teeny-tiny
  16. 28Bit of dust
  17. 30Instrument that's hard to move
  18. 32Radiating joy
  19. 34Beam of light
  20. 35Savor the moment
  21. 36Superlative suffix
  22. 38Climbing plant
  23. 39Scent
  24. 40Female pronoun
  25. 41Comic strip syllable
  26. 44Body part that rhymes with "hear"
  27. 45Bake sale treat
  28. 47"Just a moment!"
  29. 48More likely to creep you out
  30. 49Type of bagel covered in white seeds
  31. 51Hat recently sported by John Travolta at Cannes
  32. 53Worshipped celebrities
  33. 55___ diagram
  34. 56Fish who got lost in a 2003 Pixar film
  35. 57Tortilla dough
  36. 58Upper limit
  37. 59In the style of
  38. 60Polynesian paste

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Teary-eyed — Answer: MISTY. Hint: Your vision may look this way when tears blur it. 😢
  2. 6. Energy of a person or place — Answer: VIBE. Hint: You can sense this atmosphere or feeling right away. ✨
  3. 10. High-pile rug type — Answer: SHAG. Hint: This rug style is known for its long, fuzzy fibers. 🧶
  4. 14. Sound sometimes followed by "Gesundheit" — Answer: ACHOO. Hint: This is the familiar sound of a sneeze. 🤧
  5. 15. Utopia — Answer: EDEN. Hint: The biblical garden is often pictured as paradise. 🌿
  6. 16. Spanish greeting — Answer: HOLA. Hint: A cheerful salutation you might hear when someone answers the phone in Madrid. 👋
  7. 17. Charcuterie options — Answer: MEATS. Hint: These savory selections often accompany cheese on a board. 🧀
  8. 18. Expensive bar? — Answer: GOLD. Hint: Imagine a drinking establishment made from a precious metal. 🪙
  9. 19. "___ have to do" — Answer: ITLL. Hint: This contraction completes the phrase meaning something will suffice. 🤷
  10. 20. Easter basket treat — Answer: MARSHMALLOWPEEP. Hint: This pastel, chick-shaped candy is a springtime favorite. 🐣
  11. 23. In the past — Answer: AGO. Hint: A little while back, not now 😌
  12. 24. It comes with a charge — Answer: ION. Hint: This electrically charged particle can be positive or negative. ⚡
  13. 25. Wonderment — Answer: AWE. Hint: This feeling of amazement can leave you speechless. 😲
  14. 26. JFK alternative — Answer: LGA. Hint: This New York City airport offers another choice for travelers. ✈️
  15. 27. Fisheye ___ (camera attachment with a bubblelike effect) — Answer: LENS. Hint: This camera attachment creates an exaggerated wide-angle view. 📷
  16. 29. Muhammara or baba ghanoush — Answer: DIP. Hint: Serve these flavorful spreads with pita or vegetables. 🥙
  17. 31. Painter's prop — Answer: EASEL. Hint: An artist rests a canvas on this upright stand. 🎨
  18. 33. Serve as chairperson — Answer: PRESIDE. Hint: Lead a meeting from the head of the table. 🪑
  19. 37. Tech that helps you not get lost — Answer: GPS. Hint: This navigation system guides you with satellite signals. 🗺️
  20. 38. Trattoria menu staple — Answer: VEALMARSALA. Hint: This Italian dish pairs tender meat with a rich fortified-wine sauce. 🍷
  21. 40. Like some curry — Answer: SPICY. Hint: It brings a noticeable kick to your palate. 🌶️
  22. 42. ___ cold brew — Answer: NITRO. Hint: This coffee is infused with gas for a smooth, creamy pour. ☕
  23. 43. Goose sound — Answer: HONK. Hint: It is the noisy call associated with a goose. 🪿
  24. 44. Macro or micro subj. — Answer: ECON. Hint: This school subject examines money, markets, and resources. 📈
  25. 46. Boo-boos — Answer: OWIES. Hint: Small injuries that might need a bandage or two 🩹
  26. 50. Fluffy female on a farm — Answer: EWE. Hint: This woolly barnyard animal is a female sheep. 🐑
  27. 51. ___ bun (Chinese snack) — Answer: BAO. Hint: Fill in this blank for a steamed Chinese bun. 🥟
  28. 52. "Sex and the City" actress Cattrall — Answer: KIM. Hint: She played Samantha Jones in the hit series. 🎬
  29. 54. Word before a maiden name — Answer: NEE. Hint: This term introduces someone's former surname. 📝
  30. 55. Teen drama starring Kristen Bell — Answer: VERONICAMARS. Hint: The title character is a teenage sleuth in this cult series. 🔍
  31. 58. Fun crime flick — Answer: CAPER. Hint: This playful type of movie often follows an entertaining heist. 🎥
  32. 61. Low-carb diet — Answer: KETO. Hint: This eating plan emphasizes fats and limits carbohydrates. 🥑
  33. 62. Where most of Russia is located — Answer: ASIA. Hint: The country's vast eastern portion lies on this continent. 🌏
  34. 63. Solo — Answer: ALONE. Hint: By yourself, with nobody else around 🌟
  35. 64. "Sign me up" — Answer: IMIN. Hint: This phrase enthusiastically signals agreement to participate. 🙋
  36. 65. Appear to be — Answer: SEEM. Hint: It's what happens when things aren't exactly as they seem! 👀
  37. 66. Change the wall color, say — Answer: PAINT. Hint: What you might do with a brush and a fresh can of color. 🖌️
  38. 67. Ages — Answer: EONS. Hint: These are extremely long stretches of time. ⏳
  39. 68. Farm area unit — Answer: ACRE. Hint: This standard land measure is common in agricultural settings. 🚜

Down

  1. 1. The blue whale is the largest one — Answer: MAMMAL. Hint: This animal class includes whales, elephants, and humans. 🐋
  2. 2. Cold period that was dominated by megafauna — Answer: ICEAGE. Hint: Think of the prehistoric era associated with woolly mammoths. 🦣
  3. 3. Singer Jones who fronted the Dap-Kings — Answer: SHARON. Hint: Her powerful retro-soul voice led the Brooklyn band. 🎤
  4. 4. Toys for ___ (charity drive) — Answer: TOTS. Hint: Think of the annual holiday campaign that collects presents for children. 🎁
  5. 5. Dinosaur introduced in "Super Mario World" — Answer: YOSHI. Hint: This green dinosaur is Mario’s loyal platform-game companion. 🦖
  6. 6. Lifestyle that eschews animal products — Answer: VEGANISM. Hint: This plant-based way of living avoids food and goods derived from animals. 🌱
  7. 7. Celebrated figure — Answer: IDOL. Hint: An admired person who is widely looked up to. ⭐
  8. 8. "The Last of Us" actor Ramsey — Answer: BELLA. Hint: This performer portrayed Ellie in the television adaptation. 🎬
  9. 9. Provide with a grant — Answer: ENDOW. Hint: To give money or resources in support of an institution or cause. 💰
  10. 10. Freighter, for example — Answer: SHIP. Hint: A freighter is a type of vessel that carries cargo. 🚢
  11. 11. Resort amenity that may offer massages — Answer: HOTELSPA. Hint: A resort facility where guests can enjoy massages and beauty treatments. 💆
  12. 12. Claims — Answer: ALLEGES. Hint: When someone asserts something without proof, they might be said to do this. 🤔
  13. 13. Rhyming friend — Answer: GALPAL. Hint: A playful rhyming term for a close female friend. 👯
  14. 21. Fashion industry worker — Answer: MODEL. Hint: This person displays clothing for designers and brands. 👗
  15. 22. Teeny-tiny — Answer: WEE. Hint: A charming word meaning extremely small. 🐭
  16. 28. Bit of dust — Answer: SPECK. Hint: A minuscule spot or particle. 🔹
  17. 30. Instrument that's hard to move — Answer: PIANO. Hint: This large keyboard instrument is famously cumbersome to carry. 🎹
  18. 32. Radiating joy — Answer: AGLOW. Hint: Shining with happiness, warmth, or light. ✨
  19. 34. Beam of light — Answer: RAY. Hint: A narrow line of brightness traveling outward. ☀️
  20. 35. Savor the moment — Answer: DRINKITIN. Hint: Take in an experience fully and appreciatively. 🌅
  21. 36. Superlative suffix — Answer: EST. Hint: Think of how you might describe the best of the best! 🏆
  22. 38. Climbing plant — Answer: VINE. Hint: A plant that grows upward by clinging or winding around support. 🌿
  23. 39. Scent — Answer: AROMA. Hint: A noticeable, often pleasant smell. 👃
  24. 40. Female pronoun — Answer: SHE. Hint: A pronoun used when referring to a female person. 👩
  25. 41. Comic strip syllable — Answer: POW. Hint: A classic comic-book sound effect for a hard hit. 💥
  26. 44. Body part that rhymes with "hear" — Answer: EAR. Hint: Think of the body part that helps you listen 👂
  27. 45. Bake sale treat — Answer: COOKIE. Hint: Picture a sweet, handheld baked good 🍪
  28. 47. "Just a moment!" — Answer: INASEC. Hint: A casual way to ask someone to wait briefly ⏳
  29. 48. More likely to creep you out — Answer: EERIER. Hint: Choose the comparative form of spooky 👻
  30. 49. Type of bagel covered in white seeds — Answer: SESAME. Hint: Picture a bagel topped with tiny pale seeds 🥯
  31. 51. Hat recently sported by John Travolta at Cannes — Answer: BERET. Hint: Think of the jaunty French-style hat seen on the red carpet 🎩
  32. 53. Worshipped celebrities — Answer: ICONS. Hint: These stars are treated like idols by their fans ⭐
  33. 55. ___ diagram — Answer: VENN. Hint: This diagram uses overlapping circles to compare groups ⭕
  34. 56. Fish who got lost in a 2003 Pixar film — Answer: NEMO. Hint: Recall the forgetful clownfish from a beloved animated adventure 🐠
  35. 57. Tortilla dough — Answer: MASA. Hint: This corn-based dough is pressed into flat rounds 🌽
  36. 58. Upper limit — Answer: CAP. Hint: Think of a ceiling or maximum allowed amount 🚧
  37. 59. In the style of — Answer: ALA. Hint: Think of a compact phrase meaning “in the manner of” someone or something. 🧭
  38. 60. Polynesian paste — Answer: POI. Hint: This traditional dish is made from pounded root vegetables 🍠

The answer to “Upper limit” in the USA Today crossword is CAP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 58-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.

“Upper limit” answer

CAP (3 letters)

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What does CAP mean?

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

(noun)

  • a kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a peak
  • a protective lid or cover for an object such as a bottle, the point of a pen, or a camera lens
  • an upper limit imposed on spending or borrowing

When else has “Upper limit” appeared?

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August 25, 2026 (most recent) → CAP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Upper limit”?

The answer is CAP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Upper limit”?

3 letters: CAP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 58-Down.

Can “Upper limit” 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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