What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Veggie under a fairy-tale mattress" from August 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Veggie under a fairy-tale mattress”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PEA

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Veggie under a fairy-tale mattress” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Veggie under a fairy-tale mattress” clue?+

The answer is PEA (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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