What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Wedding cake part" from August 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Wedding cake part”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LAYER

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Wedding cake part” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wedding cake part” clue?+

The answer is LAYER (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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