Nickname for Jose
Crossword Answer — August 03, 2026
Answer
This familiar Spanish nickname for José has a playful, repeated-syllable sound. 😉
USA Today Crossword
Monday, August 03, 2026
By CJ Tan
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- 1. "Billions" actor Giamatti — Answer: PAUL. Hint: Think of the actor who played determined U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades in the financial drama 📺
- 5. Big brass instrument — Answer: TUBA. Hint: Think of the deep, booming brass instrument often heard anchoring a marching band. 🎺
- 9. School fundraising grps. — Answer: PTAS. Hint: These parent-led organizations often raise money for classrooms and activities. 🎓
- 13. Debussy's "Clair de ___" — Answer: LUNE. Hint: Complete this dreamy Debussy title with the French word for “moon.” 🌙
- 14. Bicep exercises — Answer: CURLS. Hint: These arm-building moves are often done with dumbbells or a barbell. 💪
- 15. Great Lake closest to the equator — Answer: ERIE. Hint: Think of the Great Lake sitting farthest south among the five. 🌎
- 16. ___ Minor (constellation) — Answer: URSA. Hint: Look to the northern sky for the Little Bear, celestial companion to the Great Bear. 🐻
- 17. Extremely kind person — Answer: ANGEL. Hint: This person is so wonderfully kind, they seem almost heavenly 😇
- 18. "Is This Thing On?" actress Laura — Answer: DERN. Hint: Think of the acclaimed actress who appeared in Jurassic Park and Big Little Lies 🎬
- 19. "Looks practically untouched now!" — Answer: GOODASNEW. Hint: A cheerful way to say something has been restored to its original condition ✨
- 21. Parts of rotary phones — Answer: DIALS. Hint: They’re the round components you turn to enter a number on old-fashioned telephones. ☎️
- 22. Offline, for short — Answer: IRL. Hint: A brief abbreviation for being present in person rather than online. 🌐
- 23. "Barbie" actress Issa — Answer: RAE. Hint: This talented actress is known not just for her role in 'Barbie' but also for her brilliant work on a hit HBO series! 🎬
- 24. Sydneysider or Melburnian — Answer: AUSSIE. Hint: A casual term for someone from Australia, whether they hail from its harbor city or cultural capital. 🇦🇺
- 25. Zenith's opposite — Answer: NADIR. Hint: Think of the lowest point, directly opposite the skyward peak. 🌍
- 27. Romantic thing to "drop" — Answer: LBOMB. Hint: It’s the three-word declaration that can make a romance suddenly feel serious. 💘
- 30. College, to Brits — Answer: UNI. Hint: Across the pond, this is the casual term for a university 🎓
- 31. Down in the dumps — Answer: LOW. Hint: Feeling gloomy or discouraged describes this state 😔
- 33. Fury — Answer: IRE. Hint: A fiery burst of intense anger 🔥
- 34. Metal deposit — Answer: ORE. Hint: A mine may be dug to extract this valuable natural resource. ⛏️
- 35. "Yes," "No" or "Maybe," e.g. — Answer: ONEWORDANSWER. Hint: It’s a brief reply that can express agreement, disagreement, or uncertainty. 🤔
- 39. "No more seats" letters — Answer: SRO. Hint: When every seat is taken, think of the theater abbreviation meaning only standing space remains. 🎭
- 40. ___-slapper (funny joke) — Answer: KNEE. Hint: A hilarious joke can make you smack this joint in delight. 😂
- 41. "___ make myself clear?" — Answer: DOI. Hint: Think of the brief two-word opener that checks whether your explanation landed. 🤔
- 42. Gracefully flexible — Answer: LITHE. Hint: Think of a ballerina’s elegant, bendable movement. 🩰
- 44. Fourths of a gallon (Abbr.) — Answer: QTS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated liquid measures that divide a gallon into four equal parts. 🥛
- 46. Takes five — Answer: RESTS. Hint: Pauses briefly for a quick break 🛋️
- 50. "That's a bad hiding spot!" — Answer: ISEEYOU. Hint: A hiding place that leaves you plainly visible earns this playful remark. 👀
- 52. Night before — Answer: EVE. Hint: The day immediately preceding a special occasion is known by this name 🎉
- 54. Dance like Juanita Pitts — Answer: TAP. Hint: Think of a rhythmic dance style where your shoes become percussion instruments. 👞
- 55. Italian city where tourists pose like they're pushing a tower — Answer: PISA. Hint: Think of the Tuscan city famous for its famously leaning tower 📸
- 56. ". . . ish" — Answer: KINDASORTA. Hint: This casual phrase means “more or less” or “approximately.” 🙂
- 59. Symbol on Vietnam's flag — Answer: STAR. Hint: Look for the bold celestial emblem at the center of Vietnam’s national flag. ⭐
- 60. Opera solos — Answer: ARIAS. Hint: These are the dramatic solo numbers sung by opera characters 🎶
- 61. Follow, like advice — Answer: HEED. Hint: Take this counsel seriously and act on it. 👂
- 62. Ballpark officials — Answer: UMPS. Hint: These officials make the calls from behind home plate. ⚾
- 63. Pasta often served "alla vodka" — Answer: PENNE. Hint: Think of the short, tube-shaped pasta that pairs perfectly with a creamy tomato-vodka sauce 🍝
- 64. Queen of the Olympians — Answer: HERA. Hint: Think of the powerful goddess who rules beside Zeus on Mount Olympus. 👑
- 65. Nickname for Jose — Answer: PEPE. Hint: This familiar Spanish nickname for José has a playful, repeated-syllable sound. 😉
- 66. Mid-March, for Caesar — Answer: IDES. Hint: Think of the famous March date that spelled trouble for Julius Caesar. 🗡️
- 67. Teensy — Answer: ITSY. Hint: Think of a playful word for something incredibly tiny. 🤏
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- 1. Software add-on — Answer: PLUGIN. Hint: A little extra you install to give an existing program new powers 🧩
- 2. ___ borealis — Answer: AURORA. Hint: This natural light show paints colorful ribbons across polar skies ✨
- 3. Like goods still on the shelf — Answer: UNSOLD. Hint: A shopkeeper might describe these items as not yet purchased. 🛒
- 4. Main role — Answer: LEAD. Hint: Think of the starring position or primary function in a performance. 🎭
- 5. ___ vision (state of intense fixation) — Answer: TUNNEL. Hint: This intense focus can make everything outside your narrow field of attention disappear. 👀
- 6. It's hard to resist — Answer: URGE. Hint: Think of the powerful impulse that keeps pulling you toward something tempting. 😈
- 7. Huffed and puffed — Answer: BLEW. Hint: Think of what a gust of wind did—or what someone exhausted might have done. 💨
- 8. Communication system in "CODA" — Answer: ASL. Hint: Think of the visual language used by the deaf characters in the film. 🤟
- 9. Manis' counterparts — Answer: PEDIS. Hint: Think of the matching salon treatment for your toes rather than your fingers. 💅
- 10. Loot in a chest — Answer: TREASURE. Hint: What a pirate hopes to find after lifting the lid of a chest 🏴☠️
- 11. Large commercial plane — Answer: AIRLINER. Hint: Think of a passenger jet designed to carry lots of travelers on scheduled flights. ✈️
- 12. Martial arts teacher — Answer: SENSEI. Hint: This dojo mentor guides students through discipline, technique, and tradition. 🥋
- 14. House, in Spanish — Answer: CASA. Hint: Think of the simple Spanish word for the place where you live. 🏠
- 20. Button that might be used for scrolling — Answer: ARROWKEY. Hint: Think of the directional control that moves a page up, down, left, or right. ⬆️
- 21. "Sub" alternative, when watching anime — Answer: DUB. Hint: An English voice track can replace the original dialogue in this viewing option 🎙️
- 24. Formally revise — Answer: AMEND. Hint: To do this is to make an official change to a document or rule. 📝
- 26. ___-de-France (where Paris is) — Answer: ILE. Hint: This French region surrounds the capital and shares its name with a type of island. 🗺️
- 28. Bathroom fixture — Answer: BIDET. Hint: This bathroom fixture is often found beside the toilet in more luxurious homes 🚿
- 29. Pop singer Rita — Answer: ORA. Hint: This singer's name sounds like the first part of a common phrase for a time of day! 🌅
- 32. Triumphed — Answer: WON. Hint: This is what you do when you come out on top in a competition! 🏆
- 34. Kid's boo-boo — Answer: OWIE. Hint: A little injury might prompt this tearful exclamation. 🤕
- 35. "Am I the only one who feels that way?" — Answer: ORISITME. Hint: A self-questioning phrase wonders whether anyone else shares your opinion. 🤔
- 36. Program for reminders or apologies — Answer: NOTESAPP. Hint: A handy phone tool for jotting down to-dos or drafting a heartfelt apology 📝
- 37. Needed — Answer: REQUIRED. Hint: Something essential rather than optional fits this clue. 🔑
- 38. Sensitive spots — Answer: SORES. Hint: Tender places that may hurt when touched. 🤕
- 39. Accidentally blurts out a secret, say — Answer: SLIPSUP. Hint: Think of what happens when someone reveals confidential information by mistake. 🤭
- 43. Long black vehicle — Answer: HEARSE. Hint: A somber vehicle associated with a final journey ⚰️
- 45. Four-door cars — Answer: SEDANS. Hint: Think of the classic enclosed passenger car, roomy enough for a small family 🚗
- 47. Drive way? — Answer: STREET. Hint: Think about where cars go when they're not parked! 🚗
- 48. Spuds — Answer: TATERS. Hint: A casual nickname for potatoes you might order with dinner 🥔
- 49. Outing for self-restoration — Answer: SPADAY. Hint: A relaxing excursion devoted to pampering and unwinding awaits. 🧖
- 51. Zebra giraffe, by another name — Answer: OKAPI. Hint: This shy forest relative of the giraffe is famous for its zebra-like stripes. 🦒
- 53. Bouquet holder — Answer: VASE. Hint: It’s the container that keeps cut flowers standing tall on the table. 🌷
- 57. On cloud ___ — Answer: NINE. Hint: Feeling blissfully happy, as if floating high above the ground? ☁️
- 58. "Whoa, hey there!" — Answer: OHHI. Hint: It’s a startled little greeting that mixes surprise with friendliness 😲
The answer to “Nickname for Jose” in the USA Today crossword is PEPE — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today crossword on August 3, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 65-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Nickname for Jose” answer
PEPE (4 letters)
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Why the answer is PEPE
This familiar Spanish nickname for José has a playful, repeated-syllable sound. 😉
When else has “Nickname for Jose” appeared?
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August 3, 2026 (this puzzle) → PEPE. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the USA Today Crossword on August 3, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- "Am I the only one who feels that way?" → ORISITME
- Program for reminders or apologies → NOTESAPP
- Accidentally blurts out a secret, say → SLIPSUP
- Long black vehicle → HEARSE
- Queen of the Olympians → HERA
- Mid-March, for Caesar → IDES
- Pasta often served "alla vodka" → PENNE
- Teensy → ITSY
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Nickname for Jose”?
The answer is PEPE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Nickname for Jose”?
4 letters: PEPE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today crossword on August 3, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 65-Across.
Can “Nickname for Jose” have a different answer?
Yes — USA Today sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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