USA TODAY Crossword · 24-Across · 3 letters
"That's my bone!" sound USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Meaning cue
Write a three-letter growl rather than a spoken word.
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Why it fits
GRR fits because a dog guarding its bone might make this three-letter growling sound.
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The possessive quote and word "sound" point to an animal's warning noise.
Answer meaning
Grr is a written representation of a growl expressing anger or possessiveness.
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24-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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