Despises Crossword Clue

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Despises Crossword Answer

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LOATHES

(7 letters)

ABHORS

(6 letters)

DETESTS

(7 letters)

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LOATHES
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ABHORS
(6 letters)
DETESTS
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HAETS

More USA Today Crossword (10/6/2026) Answers

Across

1. Bryce Canyon's state

5. Aboveboard

10. Harsh criticism

14. Tomato type often used to make sauce

15. "Let It Go" singer Menzel

16. The floor, in a children's game

17. Hearts or diamonds, e.g.

18. Expert

19. Prefix meaning "very"

20. Rhyming phrase in the lesbian community describing a desire for a relationship to escalate quickly

23. A vowel's point value in Scrabble

24. Dog walker's accessory

25. "That's so right!"

27. Streaming interruptions

28. Number that changes yearly

31. Oregon's capital

32. Prepares bread dough

35. ___ el hanout

36. Doesn't move too fast

39. "___ favor"

40. Clay vessel for brewing

41. Gather wool from a sheep

43. "Woohoo!"

44. EMT's lifesaving procedure

47. Entertaining woman?

50. Pong creator

52. Brian who coined the term "ambient music"

53. "Enough from me!"

57. Decadent, like a cake

59. Vegan hair care brand

60. "The Princess Diaries" star Hathaway

61. Long-haired toy dog from China, for short

62. Giveaways, at the poker table

63. "Drat!"

64. Org.

65. Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.

66. One of many on a dalmatian

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Down

1. ___ K. Le Guin (author of "The Left Hand of Darkness")

2. Took the show on the road

3. Gal pals, in Spanish

5. Ritzy ride to the prom

6. Dutch cheese

7. Donate

8. Nonreactive

9. Dance for two

10. Winter ailment

11. Legislation for minimum wage, e.g.

12. North-south streets in New York City

13. ___ Rahma (host of "SubwayTakes")

21. Express gratitude to

22. Lip balm brand

26. Deck with a Major and Minor Arcana

29. "___ whiz!"

30. Right on a compass

32. Gold standard?

33. Just roll with it!

34. Hotel visit

36. Foot coverings that fit like a glove?

37. Place to be pampered

38. Devoted

39. Fake people

41. Tibetan ethnic group

42. ___ Speedwagon

44. Brief sleep

45. "Right now!"

46. Sweetest, perhaps

48. Zip around on wheels or on ice

49. Backs up, like a video game

51. Bygone Russian rulers

54. Sharp startled sound

55. Without purpose

56. Scottish girl

58. Egg layer

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