Crossword clue

“Cat hair or pollen”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ALLERGEN
Letters8
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 16, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cat hair or pollen” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cat hair or pollen” clue?+

The answer is ALLERGEN (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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