What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Snacks for squirrels" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Snacks for squirrels”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ACORNS

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Snacks for squirrels” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Snacks for squirrels” clue?+

The answer is ACORNS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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