Flub

Crossword Answer — August 07, 2026

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To do this is to make a mistake or mess something up. 😅

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USA Today Crossword

Friday, August 07, 2026

By Brian Callahan

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Across

  1. 1Siamese's sleeping spot
  2. 7Rideshare alternative
  3. 10Hi-___ image
  4. 13Grandma, in Spanish
  5. 14Fuss
  6. 15Estadio Azteca shout
  7. 16Hold on to
  8. 17Texter's "I'm gonna be real . . ."
  9. 18Tree that sounds like a female sheep
  10. 19"It's all a ___" ("I'm having trouble remembering")
  11. 20He plays Viktor Hargreeves on "The Umbrella Academy"
  12. 23Nosy?
  13. 25Place for wine or root veggies
  14. 26Chocolate bean
  15. 29Tech co. with an 8-bar logo
  16. 31Sunrises
  17. 32Activity for reducing cognitive fatigue
  18. 35"Even then . . ."
  19. 36Dojo leader
  20. 37___ seco (dry rub in Puerto Rican cooking)
  21. 39Enjoyed a Crunchwrap Supreme
  22. 40Flub
  23. 42Where to find remote workers?
  24. 45Western watering hole
  25. 48Company with a spokesduck
  26. 50Superfan
  27. 52What Burr wins in "Hamilton"
  28. 54"Documentary Now!" actor Hader
  29. 55Some Alaskan natives
  30. 57Doctor ___ Cortex (Crash Bandicoot villain)
  31. 58This, in Spanish
  32. 59Grammy-nominated Sabrina Carpenter single
  33. 61Clarifying words
  34. 63"From what I gather . . ."
  35. 64Peaceful
  36. 65Sweet ___ ("It's Always Sunny" nickname)
  37. 66Word with "bath" or "wrestle"
  38. 67Restaurateur and humanitarian Jose

Down

  1. 1Bread or rice
  2. 2Cain's brother
  3. 3Ballet garment
  4. 4Egg-based steak topping
  5. 5___5 ("Explain Like I'm Five" acronym)
  6. 6Great ___ (dogs that are actually from Germany)
  7. 7Sleeveless top
  8. 8Committee type
  9. 9Tossed
  10. 10Sovereign's pronoun
  11. 11Refined
  12. 12Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' homes
  13. 17"Hit me up whenever"
  14. 21Hideout
  15. 22Look sported by many an NHL player in late spring
  16. 24Top-shelf
  17. 26"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" network
  18. 27Zone
  19. 28"I just ___ even right now"
  20. 30Angry
  21. 33"Candy" actress Jessica
  22. 34Boxing endings, for short
  23. 38Drag brunch accessory
  24. 41Pole
  25. 43Red carpet VIP
  26. 44Cracker often paired with soup
  27. 46"O Canada," for Canada
  28. 47Once named
  29. 49Shuts
  30. 50Shade of gray
  31. 51What adding "-ed" might change
  32. 53Many o'
  33. 55Surrounded by
  34. 56"Avengers: Doomsday" actor Liu
  35. 60Acid
  36. 62Layer in a coop

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Siamese's sleeping spot — Answer: CATBED. Hint: It’s the cozy place where a feline might curl up for a nap. 🐱
  2. 7. Rideshare alternative — Answer: CAB. Hint: A traditional street-hailed option for getting across town 🚕
  3. 10. Hi-___ image — Answer: RES. Hint: This describes a sharp, detailed picture with lots of visual clarity. 🖼️
  4. 13. Grandma, in Spanish — Answer: ABUELA. Hint: Think of the affectionate Spanish word for your mother’s or father’s mom. 👵
  5. 14. Fuss — Answer: ADO. Hint: A little unnecessary excitement over something minor 😅
  6. 15. Estadio Azteca shout — Answer: OLE. Hint: A classic soccer cheer you might hear echoing through Mexico City’s famous stadium. ⚽
  7. 16. Hold on to — Answer: RETAIN. Hint: Keep something in your possession instead of letting it go. 🤝
  8. 17. Texter's "I'm gonna be real . . ." — Answer: IMHO. Hint: A candid way to introduce your personal take in a text message. 💬
  9. 18. Tree that sounds like a female sheep — Answer: YEW. Hint: Think of an evergreen whose name echoes the sound made by a female sheep 🐑
  10. 19. "It's all a ___" ("I'm having trouble remembering") — Answer: BLUR. Hint: This describes a memory that feels indistinct and hard to recall. 🌫️
  11. 20. He plays Viktor Hargreeves on "The Umbrella Academy" — Answer: ELLIOTPAGE. Hint: This actor also starred in Juno and Inception before joining the superpowered sibling ensemble. 🎬
  12. 23. Nosy? — Answer: NASAL. Hint: Think of a playful pun involving the body part associated with prying into others’ business. 👃
  13. 25. Place for wine or root veggies — Answer: CELLAR. Hint: Think of a cool storage space beneath a house where bottles and potatoes can wait. 🍷
  14. 26. Chocolate bean — Answer: CACAO. Hint: This tropical seed is the source of cocoa and chocolate 🍫
  15. 29. Tech co. with an 8-bar logo — Answer: IBM. Hint: Think of the longtime computing giant whose famous blue logo is made of eight horizontal stripes. 💻
  16. 31. Sunrises — Answer: DAWNS. Hint: They mark the beginning of each new day 🌅
  17. 32. Activity for reducing cognitive fatigue — Answer: BRAINBREAK. Hint: A brief pause to refresh your mind can be just the ticket 🧠
  18. 35. "Even then . . ." — Answer: YET. Hint: A compact word meaning “nevertheless” or “up to that time” fits here. 💡
  19. 36. Dojo leader — Answer: SENSEI. Hint: This respectful title is used for the person guiding martial-arts students. 🥋
  20. 37. ___ seco (dry rub in Puerto Rican cooking) — Answer: ADOBO. Hint: Think of the savory spice blend used to season meats in Puerto Rican cuisine. 🌶️
  21. 39. Enjoyed a Crunchwrap Supreme — Answer: ATE. Hint: That fast-food favorite was something you did more than merely admire 🌯
  22. 40. Flub — Answer: ERR. Hint: To do this is to make a mistake or mess something up. 😅
  23. 42. Where to find remote workers? — Answer: SOFAS. Hint: Think of the comfy living-room spot where many home-office heroes clock in with a remote nearby 🛋️
  24. 45. Western watering hole — Answer: SALOON. Hint: Picture the classic Old West spot where cowboys grab a drink and swap stories 🍻
  25. 48. Company with a spokesduck — Answer: AFLAC. Hint: Think of the insurance company famous for its quacking mascot. 🦆
  26. 50. Superfan — Answer: STAN. Hint: A fiercely devoted admirer who knows every detail is this kind of fan. 🎤
  27. 52. What Burr wins in "Hamilton" — Answer: DUEL. Hint: Think of the dramatic face-off where Aaron Burr gets the upper hand. ⚔️
  28. 54. "Documentary Now!" actor Hader — Answer: BILL. Hint: This comedian also became famous for his memorable characters on Saturday Night Live. 🎭
  29. 55. Some Alaskan natives — Answer: ALEUTS. Hint: These Indigenous islanders inhabit the windswept chain stretching southwest from Alaska. 🏝️
  30. 57. Doctor ___ Cortex (Crash Bandicoot villain) — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of the Crash Bandicoot villain whose short name evokes something new and futuristic. 🧠
  31. 58. This, in Spanish — Answer: ESTO. Hint: A Spanish demonstrative points to something nearby. 🇪🇸
  32. 59. Grammy-nominated Sabrina Carpenter single — Answer: MANCHILD. Hint: This playful pop hit calls out a guy who never quite grew up. 🎵
  33. 61. Clarifying words — Answer: THATIS. Hint: These words are often used to restate something more plainly. 🧠
  34. 63. "From what I gather . . ." — Answer: ITSEEMS. Hint: Use this phrase when sharing an uncertain conclusion drawn from the available information. 🤔
  35. 64. Peaceful — Answer: SERENE. Hint: Think of a calm, untroubled mood like a quiet lake at dawn. 🕊️
  36. 65. Sweet ___ ("It's Always Sunny" nickname) — Answer: DEE. Hint: Think of the nickname for the gang’s birdlike member on this irreverent sitcom. 🐦
  37. 66. Word with "bath" or "wrestle" — Answer: MUD. Hint: Think of the messy stuff associated with both a spa soak and a grappling match. 🛁
  38. 67. Restaurateur and humanitarian Jose — Answer: ANDRES. Hint: Think of the celebrity chef known for bringing inventive Spanish cuisine and disaster relief to the table. 🍽️

Down

  1. 1. Bread or rice — Answer: CARB. Hint: Either of these foods can provide energy-rich nutrients. 🍚
  2. 2. Cain's brother — Answer: ABEL. Hint: Think of the biblical brother whose story becomes the first sibling rivalry in Genesis. 📖
  3. 3. Ballet garment — Answer: TUTU. Hint: A stiff, airy skirt worn by dancers for twirls and leaps 🩰
  4. 4. Egg-based steak topping — Answer: BEARNAISESAUCE. Hint: This luxurious French steak topper is a buttery sauce whisked with egg yolks and often flavored with tarragon. 🥩
  5. 5. ___5 ("Explain Like I'm Five" acronym) — Answer: ELI. Hint: This acronym asks you to make a complex idea simple enough for a young child to understand. 🧸
  6. 6. Great ___ (dogs that are actually from Germany) — Answer: DANES. Hint: Think of a giant dog breed whose name points to a Scandinavian nationality, even though the breed originated elsewhere. 🐕
  7. 7. Sleeveless top — Answer: CAMI. Hint: Think of a light, casual top often worn under a cardigan or on its own. 👚
  8. 8. Committee type — Answer: ADHOC. Hint: Think of a temporary committee formed for one specific task. 📝
  9. 9. Tossed — Answer: BOOTED. Hint: Think of being sent packing, often after crossing a line. 🚪
  10. 10. Sovereign's pronoun — Answer: ROYALWE. Hint: Think of the possessive pronoun a monarch might use for something belonging to the crown. 👑
  11. 11. Refined — Answer: ELEGANT. Hint: Think of someone or something graceful, tasteful, and polished. ✨
  12. 12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' homes — Answer: SEWERS. Hint: Look beneath the streets for the turtles’ underground hideaways. 🐢
  13. 17. "Hit me up whenever" — Answer: ILLBEAROUND. Hint: A casual promise that you’ll still be available whenever someone reaches out. 📱
  14. 21. Hideout — Answer: LAIR. Hint: A cozy den for a beast or a secretive type 🦁
  15. 22. Look sported by many an NHL player in late spring — Answer: PLAYOFFBEARD. Hint: Think of the famously fuzzy facial look grown during hockey’s postseason run 🏒
  16. 24. Top-shelf — Answer: AONE. Hint: Think of a phrase describing something of the very best quality. 🌟
  17. 26. "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" network — Answer: CBS. Hint: This late-night favorite airs on a major American broadcast network 📺
  18. 27. Zone — Answer: AREA. Hint: Think of a space defined by boundaries and purpose! 📏
  19. 28. "I just ___ even right now" — Answer: CANT. Hint: Fill in the word that expresses being unable to cope or proceed. 😩
  20. 30. Angry — Answer: MAD. Hint: Think of a short word for feeling furious. 😠
  21. 33. "Candy" actress Jessica — Answer: BIEL. Hint: She portrayed Candy Montgomery in the miniseries about the infamous Texas case. 🎬
  22. 34. Boxing endings, for short — Answer: KOS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated results when a boxer finishes a bout by stopping the opponent cold 🥊
  23. 38. Drag brunch accessory — Answer: BOA. Hint: This feathery neckpiece adds instant glam to a performer’s brunch look. 🪶
  24. 41. Pole — Answer: ROD. Hint: Think of a long, slender stick used for support or leverage. 🪵
  25. 43. Red carpet VIP — Answer: ALISTER. Hint: Think of someone famous enough to receive the star treatment at a movie premiere. 🎬
  26. 44. Cracker often paired with soup — Answer: SALTINE. Hint: This crisp, lightly salted cracker is a classic companion for a warm bowl of soup. 🥣
  27. 46. "O Canada," for Canada — Answer: ANTHEM. Hint: It’s the patriotic song heard at Canadian ceremonies and sporting events. 🎵
  28. 47. Once named — Answer: NEE. Hint: A concise way to say someone was formerly known by another name. 🏷️
  29. 49. Shuts — Answer: CLOSES. Hint: It’s what a shop does when the day is done 🔒
  30. 50. Shade of gray — Answer: SLATE. Hint: Think of a cool, dark gray often seen on roofing tiles. 🏠
  31. 51. What adding "-ed" might change — Answer: TENSE. Hint: Adding this suffix can shift a verb from present action to something already completed. ⏳
  32. 53. Many o' — Answer: LOTSA. Hint: Think of this as a laid-back way to say “many.” 😊
  33. 55. Surrounded by — Answer: AMID. Hint: Think of a short preposition meaning in the middle of something. 🧩
  34. 56. "Avengers: Doomsday" actor Liu — Answer: SIMU. Hint: This Canadian actor portrayed Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 🎬
  35. 60. Acid — Answer: LSD. Hint: This psychedelic substance is known for vivid hallucinations and altered perception. 🌈
  36. 62. Layer in a coop — Answer: HEN. Hint: This feathered farm resident is responsible for laying eggs in the coop. 🐔

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The answer to “Flub” in the USA Today crossword is ERR — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today crossword on August 7, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 40-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.

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ERR (3 letters)

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To do this is to make a mistake or mess something up. 😅

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