1996 film, "A ____ -->
Crossword Answer — July 27, 2026
A classic title that points to the fourth dimension in a playful way ⏳
USA Today Quick Crossword
Monday, July 27, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. Short play — Answer: SKIT. Hint: A brief comedic performance that leaves the audience laughing 🎭
- 5. 1996 film, "A ____ --> — Answer: TIME. Hint: A classic title that points to the fourth dimension in a playful way ⏳
- 6. Away from the wind — Answer: ALEE. Hint: On the sheltered side of a boat, where the gusts can’t reach 🌬️
- 7. Popular crunchy sandwiches (Abbr.) — Answer: BLTS. Hint: A diner favorite stacked with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, in abbreviated form 🥪
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- 1. Puncture — Answer: STAB. Hint: A quick thrust with a sharp point can do this 🔪
- 2. --> to ____" with Bullock and Jackson — Answer: KILL. Hint: Think of the action in a title where Bullock and Jackson are on opposite sides of the law 🔫
- 3. "How _ ___ Your Mother" — Answer: IMET. Hint: A familiar sitcom title missing a few tiny words. 📺
- 4. Golf ball elevators — Answer: TEES. Hint: Tiny platforms that give a golf ball a little lift before the first swing ⛳
The answer to “1996 film, "A ____ -->” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is TIME — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 27, 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.
“1996 film, "A ____ -->” answer
TIME (4 letters)
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Why the answer is TIME
A classic title that points to the fourth dimension in a playful way ⏳
More USA Today Quick answers for July 27, 2026
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Across
- 1. Short play → SKIT
- 5. 1996 film, "A ____ --> → TIME
- 6. Away from the wind → ALEE
- 7. Popular crunchy sandwiches (Abbr.) → BLTS
Down
- 1. Puncture → STAB
- 2. --> to ____" with Bullock and Jackson → KILL
- 3. "How _ ___ Your Mother" → IMET
- 4. Golf ball elevators → TEES
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What is the answer to “1996 film, "A ____ -->”?
The answer is TIME, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “1996 film, "A ____ -->”?
4 letters: TIME.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 27, 2026, at 5-Across.
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