What is the answer to "Future throne occupant"?

The most common answer is HEIR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2018.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Future throne occupant Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Future throne occupant? The USA Today crossword from August 5, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Future throne occupant Crossword Answer

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Future throne occupant Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Future throne occupant" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Future throne occupant" crossword clue is HEIR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Future throne occupant" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on August 5, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of HEIR?

The word HEIR means: a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Future throne occupant".