Cart-pulling cattle
Crossword Answer — July 24, 2026
These strong animals are often associated with farm work and heavy loads. 🐂
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USA Today Quick Crossword
Friday, July 24, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. Submerged — Answer: SANK. Hint: Think about what happens when something goes under the water! 🌊
- 5. Cart-pulling cattle — Answer: OXEN. Hint: These strong animals are often associated with farm work and heavy loads. 🐂
- 6. Sandwich shop — Answer: DELI. Hint: This cozy place often specializes in meats, cheeses, and fresh bread! 🥪
- 7. Office title start (Abbr.) — Answer: ASST. Hint: Think of a supportive role that often comes before a manager's name! 📋
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- 1. (Baking [?) pop] — Answer: SODA. Hint: This bubbly ingredient can make your baked goods rise! 🥤
- 2. Lets go — Answer: AXES. Hint: It's a phrase you might shout when it's time to cut loose! ✌️
- 3. Cline of Wilco — Answer: NELS. Hint: This musician is known for his unique guitar skills, and he's part of the band that blends rock and country! 🎸
- 4. Darn — Answer: KNIT. Hint: Time to get those needles out and create something cozy! 🧶
The answer to “Cart-pulling cattle” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is OXEN — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 24, 2026 (5-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Cart-pulling cattle” answer
OXEN (4 letters)
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Why the answer is OXEN
These strong animals are often associated with farm work and heavy loads. 🐂
More USA Today Quick answers for July 24, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on July 24, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
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- 1. Submerged → SANK
- 5. Cart-pulling cattle → OXEN
- 6. Sandwich shop → DELI
- 7. Office title start (Abbr.) → ASST
Down
- 1. (Baking [?) pop] → SODA
- 2. Lets go → AXES
- 3. Cline of Wilco → NELS
- 4. Darn → KNIT
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What is the answer to “Cart-pulling cattle”?
The answer is OXEN, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cart-pulling cattle”?
4 letters: OXEN.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 24, 2026, at 5-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
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