Scoundrel USA Today Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Scoundrel” crossword clue is KNAVE (5 letters); other puzzles used ROGUE and CAD. We have seen this clue 8 times in New York Times Midi and USA Today and Universal and New York Times crosswords, most recently on July 8, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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KNAVE: a dishonest person.
Best answers for “Scoundrel”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KNAVE | 5 | Scoundrel |
| 2 | ROGUE | 5 | Scoundrel |
| 3 | CAD | 3 | Scoundrel |
| 4 | KNAVERY | 7 | Scoundrel's deeds similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Midi | August 27, 2026 | NOGOODNIK | 3 Down |
| USA Today | July 8, 2026 | KNAVE | 52 Down |
| Universal | February 23, 2026 | KNAVE | 49 Down |
| USA Today | January 19, 2026 | LOUSE | 50 Down |
| USA Today | September 28, 2025 | ROGUE | 24 Down |
| New York Times | July 20, 2025 | CAD | 16 Across |
| New York Times | January 18, 2025 | CAD | 55 Down |
| USA Today | December 22, 2024 | ROGUE | 60 Across |
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Questions about the Scoundrel Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Scoundrel crossword clue?
KNAVE is the 5-letter answer to the “Scoundrel” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Scoundrel crossword clue last used?
In the USA Today of July 8, 2026. We have seen it 8 times.
What are other possible answers to the Scoundrel crossword clue?
Other puzzles used ROGUE and CAD for this clue. Similar clues were answered with KNAVERY (“Scoundrel's deeds”).