Daily Crossword Answers USA Today - August 20, 2026

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• Monastery figure Crossword Clue

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  ABBOT

• "Carol" star Mara Crossword Clue

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  ROONEY

• "That's the truth!" Crossword Clue

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  ISWEAR

• 6-Down that defends legal rights Crossword Clue

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  ACLU

• Take the prize Crossword Clue

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  WIN

• 4-Down, e.g. Crossword Clue

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  ORG

• Spellbound Crossword Clue

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  RAPT

• Provoke Crossword Clue

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  STIRUP

• Rent payer Crossword Clue

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  TENANT

• Leave out Crossword Clue

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  OMIT

• Happy hour seat Crossword Clue

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  BARSTOOL

• Yellowstone creature Crossword Clue

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  ELK

• "Definitely!" Crossword Clue

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  YES

• Stock debut, for short Crossword Clue

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  IPO

• Honeydew alternative Crossword Clue

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  CASABA

• Toad's bump Crossword Clue

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  WART

• Blissful spot Crossword Clue

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  EDEN

• Woman with nieces, say Crossword Clue

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  AUNT

• Be nosy Crossword Clue

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  PRY

• It's a long story! Crossword Clue

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  SAGA

• Parenthetical bit Crossword Clue

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  ASIDE

• Ice holders Crossword Clue

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  CHESTS

• "El perro" painter Francisco Crossword Clue

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  GOYA

• Window-shop, perhaps Crossword Clue

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  LOOK

• Not guilty Crossword Clue

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  INNOCENT

• Brainy person Crossword Clue

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  NERD

• Pure delight Crossword Clue

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  GLEE

• Was introduced to Crossword Clue

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  MET

• Tapped gently Crossword Clue

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  PATTED

• ___-than-thou Crossword Clue

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  HOLIER

• Colorful wrap Crossword Clue

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  SERAPE

• Real gem Crossword Clue

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  KEEPER

• "All Things Considered" network Crossword Clue

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  NPR

• Honking flock Crossword Clue

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  GEESE

• Poker payment Crossword Clue

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  ANTE

• Beige shade Crossword Clue

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  ECRU

• State home to Bryce Canyon Crossword Clue

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  UTAH

• Ancient Crossword Clue

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  OLD

• "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" protagonist Crossword Clue

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  MIA

• Folks Crossword Clue

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  KIN

• Cartoon shriek Crossword Clue

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  EEK