QuickCross

By John Wilmes

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Here are the USA Today Quick Cross answers for Sunday, September 20, 2026 — every solution for that day's small (mini-style) puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on September 20?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live USA Today Quick Cross answers page.

USA Today Quick Cross answers for September 20, 2026

The full solution for the September 20 USA Today Quick Cross is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Sunday, September 20.

Full USA Today Quick Crossword answer list for September 20, 2026

Every clue from the September 20 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1____ factorFEAR
5____ factoIPSO
6Jockey strapREIN
7UntidinessMESS

Down

#ClueAnswer
1SolidFIRM
2Fencing swordEPEE
3"No warranty"ASIS
4Howard and PerlmanRONS

Hints for the September 20 puzzle

Not ready for the full answer? Here are lighter, spoiler-free nudges for that day's grid, above the solutions. The September 20 Quick Cross was USA Today's fast, mini-style grid — a compact Sunday puzzle built to be cleared in a minute or two, in the same modern, accessible style as the full USA Today crossword. The answers below are that day's confirmed grid, listed clue by clue so you can check just the one that stumped you. Use the hints for the trickiest clues, then reveal the answers above only if you need them.

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Frequently asked questions

What were the USA Today Quick Cross answers on September 20, 2026?

Every answer for the Sunday, September 20, 2026 USA Today Quick Cross is listed at the top of this page — the confirmed grid as published that day.

Where can I find today's USA Today Quick Cross answers?

Today's live puzzle is on our USA Today Quick Cross answers today page, updated the moment each new grid goes live.

How do I look up a different date?

Use the previous/next links above to step day by day, or open the today page to browse the full dated archive.

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