Kind of illusion Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Kind of illusion” from the USA Today crossword of July 1, 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, JULY 1, 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 (July 1, 2026)

Across

1. Quiz
5. "Calvin and Hobbes" bully
8. Invent, like a phrase
12. "i'm cackling"
13. Certain term of address
14. Prefix for "biography"
15. Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)
18. Lets out frustration through one's feet
19. Org. that sets emissions standards
20. Forensics franchise
22. ___ booth (common prom kiosk)
23. Engine's hum
25. Not just my
26. Dispense onto a griddle, like batter
27. It helps a pupil see the light?
28. Spanish for "now"
30. "___, Brute?"
31. Rollaway bed
32. Agitates
33. Did a top-notch job
37. Philosopher John to whom the concept "Revolt is the right of the people" is often attributed
40. Large Australian bird
41. ___ paneer
45. "Skip me"
46. Very dry
47. Tippity-top
48. ___ Dew
49. Hit that may go out of the park
51. Like the quariwarmi
52. It might be out for curbside pickup
53. Insect that evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors
54. Daisylike flowers
56. It might manage a company's assets
60. ___ vera
61. Zone
62. Swerve
63. Steamer covers
64. Lock lips
65. TwoSet Violin member Chen

Down

1. Pot brownie compound
2. Eavesdropping distance
3. 5-0 soccer game, e.g.
4. Vehicles with Jarritos and tortas
5. Great conductors
6. Crew team blade
7. Smoldering bits in fire pits
8. Fried squid appetizer
9. "Yes, monsieur!"
10. "Fine by me"
11. "I'm a maybe"
13. Award for ice hockey defenseman Caroline Harvey at the 2026 Olympics
16. "if u ask me"
17. _uxiliary _ower _nit
21. Some savings plans
22. Hard hats, e.g.
24. "Good to see you!"
27. Post-op destination
29. Touches on something upsetting
34. Molds into something new
35. Part of UAE
36. Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say
37. Tire swing support
38. Kind of illusion
39. Ricotta-filled pastry
42. Built up, like interest
43. Accumulated
44. ___ Alpha
46. Coast Starlight operator
50. Artist Yoko
51. Wednesday Addams' cousin
55. Oceans
57. Towel holder
58. "thank u, next" singer, to fans
59. Rugby equivalent of a touchdown

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Questions

What is the answer to “Kind of illusion”?

OPTICAL, 7 letters: pertaining to sight.

When was “Kind of illusion” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of July 1, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

7 letters, starting with O.