"What's the ___?" Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue "What's the ___?" last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 55 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MATTER.

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17 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
MATTER "What's the ___?" (6) USA Today Sep 1, 2025
DIF "What's the ___?" (3) Universal Aug 13, 2025
USE "What's the ___?" (3) New York Times Jun 24, 2025
DIFF "What's the ___?" (4) TV Nov 3, 2024
VERDICT "What's the ___?" (7) New York Times Aug 2, 2024
DEALIO "What's the __?" (6) LA Times Daily Jun 29, 2024
PLAN "What's the __?" (4) LA Times Daily Feb 10, 2024
DAMAGE "What's the _?" (6)
CATCH 'What's the ___?' (5) New York Times Jun 18, 2023
HARM 'What's the ___?' (4) New York Times Feb 19, 2023

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In this clue, "What's the _?" is a common phrase asking about a consequence or result. The answer "DAMAGE" fits perfectly, as it refers to harm or injury caused to something. It's a straightforward connection between the question and the answer, highlighting the impact of an action or event.