"___ better to have loved and lost ... " Crossword Clue

We have the 3-letter answer for "___ better to have loved and lost ... " crossword clue, last seen in the USA Today Crossword September 23, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

"___ better to have loved and lost ... " Crossword Answer

→26.

Find more clues, hints, and info below.

Hide

Find more clues, hints, and info below.

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BETTER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (comparative of `good’) changed for the better in health or fitness
BETTER (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BETTER (verb)
1. surpass in excellence
2. get better
BETTER (noun)
1. someone who bets
2. a superior person having claim to precedence
LOVED (adjective)
1. held dear

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ITS

More USA Today Crossword (9/23/2026) Answers

Across

1. Stops vacillating

5. Doesn't feel 100%

9. Meal that might include fries and a drink

14. Hostess treat with a swirl

15. Cashless transaction

16. Cleaned one's plate

17. Topmost sphere of a snowman

18. Iconic Trader Joe's bag

19. ___ and repeat

20. "Pass"

23. Toronto Tempo guard Nurse

24. Words exchanged at the altar

25. Braying animal

28. What never pauses to reflect?

33. College, to an Aussie

34. Target of a Biore strip

35. "You look amazing!"

38. Chocolate confections

40. People doing some sampling

42. Warning from a boxer

43. Rival Ken actor Liu

44. Big ___ (huge favor)

45. Group that might post with "#squadgoals"

48. L.A. Times article?

49. 4x4, for one

51. Lois Griffin ___ Pewterschmidt

52. Superlative suffix

54. "Sounds like we settled the matter!"

61. Porto-Novo's country

62. Smog, e.g.

63. Not doing anything

64. Fred's neckwear on "Scooby-Doo"

65. Makes an oopsy

66. Neck part under a mullet

67. Simple tops

68. ASAP, in the ER

69. "Greatly appreciated," in a text

All Answers

Down

1. "Didn't expect to see you here!"

2. Andrea Gibson work

3. "Grateful for any support you can provide"

4. Me too

5. Italian wine region

6. “Victory is mine!”

7. Woven piecrust

8. Swimwear brand that sponsors Ahalya Lettenberger

9. Give a darn

10. "Sex Education" protagonist

11. Time off that might help prevent burnout

12. Vehicles for students or roadies

13. Columns with views

21. Frog-to-be

22. Apt name for a con man

26. Rubber duckies' settings

27. Involved with

29. Atom with a charge

30. Some Ditch Day participants (Abbr.)

31. Doesn't bother to ask

32. Something to build on?

36. Ish

37. Judgy sounds

39. "I'm freezing!"

40. No-win situation

41. Reddit Q&A

43. "Love Lies Bleeding" star Kristen

46. Author ___ M. Martin

47. Gels

49. Brave appearance?

50. This and also this

53. Stretch of work

55. Hermanos de la madre

56. Aardvark's snack

57. Podcaster Klein

58. Observe the Sabbath

59. Yodeler's range?

60. Abound

All Answers