USA TODAY Crossword · 15-Across · 5 letters
Sound similar to "ribbit" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a five-letter rough frog-like call beginning with C.
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Why it fits
CROAK is the five-letter sound word similar to “ribbit.” Both imitate frog calls, but the answer is also an ordinary noun and verb.
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The quoted sound asks for another imitative word describing a similar animal call.
Answer meaning
A croak is a deep, rough sound like the call associated with a frog.
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15-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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