Salamander relative
Crossword Answer — August 03, 2026
USA Today Quick Crossword
Monday, August 03, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. "The Devil ____ --> — Answer: WENT. Hint: Complete the famous phrase about the Devil heading down to Georgia. 😈
- 5. Slurpee rival — Answer: ICEE. Hint: Think of the other iconic convenience-store frozen drink brand. 🥤
- 6. --> ____ to Georgia" — Answer: DOWN. Hint: Complete the phrase describing a trip southward to the Peach State. 🍑
- 7. Certain facial doctors — Answer: ENTS. Hint: These specialists treat problems involving the ears, nose, and throat rather than teeth or skin. 🩺
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- 1. Expansive — Answer: WIDE. Hint: Think broad rather than narrow. ↔️
- 2. Supply-and-demand sch. subj. — Answer: ECON. Hint: This abbreviated subject studies markets, prices, and how goods get allocated. 📈
- 3. Salamander relative — Answer: NEWT. Hint: Think of a small, water-loving amphibian often found near ponds. 🐸
- 4. Certain bills — Answer: TENS. Hint: Think of paper money worth a particular round amount. 💵
The answer to “Salamander relative” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is NEWT — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on August 3, 2026 (3-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.
“Salamander relative” answer
NEWT (4 letters)
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Why the answer is NEWT
Think of a small, water-loving amphibian often found near ponds. 🐸
More USA Today Quick answers for August 3, 2026
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Across
- 1. "The Devil ____ --> → WENT
- 5. Slurpee rival → ICEE
- 6. --> ____ to Georgia" → DOWN
- 7. Certain facial doctors → ENTS
Down
- 1. Expansive → WIDE
- 2. Supply-and-demand sch. subj. → ECON
- 3. Salamander relative → NEWT
- 4. Certain bills → TENS
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What is the answer to “Salamander relative”?
The answer is NEWT, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Salamander relative”?
4 letters: NEWT.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 3, 2026, at 3-Down.
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