What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Touch lightly" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Touch lightly”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TAP

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 17, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Touch lightly” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Touch lightly” clue?+

The answer is TAP (3 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.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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