Cautious Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Cautious” from the USA Today crossword of January 17, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
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CAREFUL is the answer to “Cautious”. It means exercising prudence to avoid danger.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Exercising prudence to avoid danger.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AFCELRU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Watch out!"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Cautious”?
CAREFUL, 7 letters: exercising prudence to avoid danger.
When was “Cautious” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of January 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with C.