Crossword answer
CRUD
4 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen USA Today, August 2, 2026
Letter pattern
CRUD
Clues that lead to CRUD
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
"Drat!"4USA TodayAug 2, 2026
Gunky buildup4USA TodayJul 30, 2026
Yucky stuff4LA TimesJul 9, 2026
Engine gunk4Thomas JosephJun 24, 2026
Scouring target4NewsdayApr 11, 2026
"Aw, rats!"4New York TimesMar 30, 2025
Sticky substance found in 50% of raw vegetables4The IndependentSep 11, 2024
Gunk4Eugene ShefferNov 26, 2021
About CRUD in crosswords
CRUD is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Drat!"” in the USA Today crossword on August 2, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
IRONClub with a possibly lofty purpose
APSEAltar site
AMOS"Famous" cookie entrepreneur
LEAFFeature of Canada's flag
DENSBears' lairs
ASIAMost populous continent
OPENFrank
OHHI"Didn't see you there!"
OINKSty cry
TOURVisit, as a college
AMMOSnowballs or water balloons
CIAOPisa farewell
ACAIAntioxidant berry
VILERepulsive
Every appearance of CRUD (9)
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Aug 2, 2026
"Drat!" · USA Today · 22 Down
Jul 30, 2026
Gunky buildup · USA Today · 16 Across
Jul 9, 2026
Yucky stuff · LA Times · Down
Jun 24, 2026
Engine gunk · Thomas Joseph · 5 Across
Apr 11, 2026
Scouring target · Newsday · Down
Mar 30, 2025
"Aw, rats!" · New York Times · 82 Down
Sep 11, 2024
Sticky substance found in 50% of raw vegetables · The Independent · 14 Across
Nov 26, 2021
Gunk · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Oct 1, 2021
Gunk · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Across