USA TODAY Crossword · 38-Down · 7 letters
"Who'd've thunk it?" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Phrase cue
Use a seven-letter grid phrase beginning with an interrogative pronoun.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
WHOKNEW matches the quoted surprised reaction and is entered without its space or question mark.
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The quotation and question mark ask for another short expression of surprise.
What the completed phrase means
"Who knew?" is an expression of surprise at an unexpected fact or outcome.
Where this clue appeared
38-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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