USA TODAY Crossword · 37-Down · 4 letters
"Auld Lang ___" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 31, 2026
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Phrase cue
Complete the New Year's song title with a four-letter Scots word.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
SYNE completes the fixed title Auld Lang Syne. The four-letter Scots word is entered exactly as it appears in the familiar song title.
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What the completed phrase means
Auld Lang Syne is a Scots phrase and the title of the traditional song associated with farewells and New Year's Eve.
Where this clue appeared
37-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 31, 2026.
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