USA TODAY Crossword · 48-Across · 3 letters
___ Wong ("Resident Evil" spy) USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 23, 2026
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Phrase cue
Think of the three-letter first name of Resident Evil's red-clad covert operative.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
The blank asks for Wong's three-letter given name. Resident Evil's elusive spy is ADA Wong, so ADA completes the name directly.
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The surname and quoted franchise title identify a fictional character, while the blank asks only for her given name.
What the completed phrase means
Ada Wong is a covert operative and recurring character in Capcom's Resident Evil series.
Where this clue appeared
48-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 23, 2026.
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