Crossword clue
“26-Down alternative, at a coffee shop”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SOYLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “26-Down alternative, at a coffee shop” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “26-Down alternative, at a coffee shop” clue?+
The answer is SOY (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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