Express gratitude to Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Express gratitude to” from the USA Today crossword of October 6, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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USA TODAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026

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Hints

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Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

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More clues from the USA Today (October 6, 2026)

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

Down

1. ___ K. Le Guin (author of "The Left Hand of Darkness")
2. Took the show on the road
3. Gal pals, in Spanish
4. Despises
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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Questions

What is the answer to “Express gratitude to”?

THANK, 5 letters: to express gratitude to.

When was “Express gratitude to” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of October 6, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with T.