USA Today Crossword

April 9, 2026

Brain Callahan

 

The first three clues below have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. BEEF STROGANOFF

2. FEATS OF STRENGTH

3. GOES FOR THE GOLD

4. Classic New Orleans dessert

 

Answer to Clue 4:

BANANAS FOSTER

 

Answer to Clues 1-3:

 

The letters spelling FOSTER are scrambled (bananas) - but in consecutive order - in each of the clues:

 

1. beEF STROganoff

2. feats OF STREngth

3. goES FOR The gold