Workplace watchdog (Acro.)
Crossword Answer — August 01, 2026
This U.S. agency keeps an eye on job-site safety, in abbreviated form. 🦺
USA Today Quick Crossword
Saturday, August 01, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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Across
- 1. "Rock" or "drink" start — Answer: SOFT. Hint: Think of a word that can come before both a music genre and a fizzy beverage 🎶
- 5. "Got it" — Answer: ISEE. Hint: A concise way to show that you understand the message. 👍
- 6. Comparative word — Answer: THAN. Hint: It often follows “more” or “less” when comparing two things. ⚖️
- 7. "Rock" or "drive" start — Answer: HARD. Hint: Think of the adjective that can describe both a tough surface and a demanding route. 🪨
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- 1. Evil "Star Wars" group — Answer: SITH. Hint: Think of the dark-side devotees who serve as the galaxy’s most infamous villains. 🌑
- 2. Workplace watchdog (Acro.) — Answer: OSHA. Hint: This U.S. agency keeps an eye on job-site safety, in abbreviated form. 🦺
- 3. _eeling _motion _bout _isk? — Answer: FEAR. Hint: It’s the uneasy feeling that often appears when danger or uncertainty is involved. 😨
- 4. Look after — Answer: TEND. Hint: Care for someone or something with steady attention. 🫶
The answer to “Workplace watchdog (Acro.)” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is OSHA — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on August 1, 2026 (2-Down), 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.
“Workplace watchdog (Acro.)” answer
OSHA (4 letters)
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Why the answer is OSHA
This U.S. agency keeps an eye on job-site safety, in abbreviated form. 🦺
More USA Today Quick answers for August 1, 2026
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Across
- 1. "Rock" or "drink" start → SOFT
- 5. "Got it" → ISEE
- 6. Comparative word → THAN
- 7. "Rock" or "drive" start → HARD
Down
- 1. Evil "Star Wars" group → SITH
- 2. Workplace watchdog (Acro.) → OSHA
- 3. _eeling _motion _bout _isk? → FEAR
- 4. Look after → TEND
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What is the answer to “Workplace watchdog (Acro.)”?
The answer is OSHA, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Workplace watchdog (Acro.)”?
4 letters: OSHA.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 1, 2026, at 2-Down.
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