Crossword clue

“Hostess snack cakes”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HOHOS
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hostess snack cakes” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hostess snack cakes” clue?+

The answer is HOHOS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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