Better late __ never Crossword Clue

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Better late __ never Crossword Answer

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THAN

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(conjunction)
1. A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that.

Hint 2: 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
LATE (adverb)
1. in the recent past
2. to an advanced time
LATE (adjective)
1. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
2. after the expected or usual time; delayed

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Than
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Hint 4: Anagram

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

More USA Today Crossword (2/25/2026) Answers

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15. Firsthand account, for example

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19. Enter "untied" for "united," e.g.

21. Know-it-all

24. Venus de ___

25. React to a tearjerker

26. Tuesday eats

27. Brief moment

28. Less vibrant

30. Company that includes an Allen key in many of its boxes

31. Like a burning candle

32. Formally break away

33. Area of compromise

36. Kevin, Stuart or Bob in "Despicable Me"

37. Gunk

41. Mojo Dojo ___ House

44. Price

46. Pack animal

47. "The cat's meow" and "let sleeping dogs lie"

50. Wedding venue, for some

52. Male deer

53. Short albums, for short

55. Speedy

56. Needing a lot of care and attention

60. "I am ___ with the Force, and the Force is with me"

61. Not early or late

62. Counterpart of cones

63. Hip-hop pioneers, for short

64. Intervene

65. Exam

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2. Arbor Day mo

3. Train-ing system?

4. Fesses up to

5. Taj Mahal city

6. Lad

7. Out of this world?

8. Pamper, like a pet

9. Pub projectile

10. Turn broken silverware into wind chimes, e.g.

11. Burgundy or crimson

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17. Tennis Grand Slam event held in Queens

20. Literary governess Jane

21. Self-soothe with repetitive movements

22. ___ roll (sushi bar option)

23. Nailed

24. Like liters but not quarts

27. Omen

29. "Power Up" band

31. Fragrant garland

32. Burn-preventing product

34. "Too funny!" in a text

35. "Away from work" letters

38. Soccer great Megan

39. Some thrift store music purchases

40. Broadband initials

41. Referencing

42. Wise sayings

43. Sound of exasperation

48. Intended

49. Malice

51. Not together

52. "Away with you!"

54. Apt rhyme for 'clip'

57. Jan. and Aug.

58. "No more details, please!"

59. Winter hrs. in Jersey City

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