USA TODAY Crossword · 8-Down · 6 letters
"Arrested Development," e.g. USA TODAY Crossword clue
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Use the six-letter shortened form of “situation comedy.”
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SITCOM is the six-letter program category for Arrested Development. The abbreviation “e.g.” asks for what the named show is an example of.
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A named show followed by “e.g.” requests its broader genre or format.
Answer meaning
A sitcom is a television or radio comedy built around recurring characters in continuing situations.
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8-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 30, 2026.
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