Crossword clue

“Treat with a cherry on top”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SUNDAE
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 23, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Treat with a cherry on top” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, 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 “Treat with a cherry on top” clue?+

The answer is SUNDAE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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