The Red Planet Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “The Red Planet” from the USA Today crossword of January 17, 2026? It has 4 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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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

Hint 3 Another clue

Seen before

This clue also appeared in the USA Today on December 30, 2025.

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Questions

What is the answer to “The Red Planet”?

MARS, 4 letters: to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.

When was “The Red Planet” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of January 17, 2026, and 1 more time before that.

How many letters does the answer have?

4 letters, starting with M.