What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pen ___ (snail-mail friend)" from August 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pen ___ (snail-mail friend)”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PAL

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Pen ___ (snail-mail friend)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pen ___ (snail-mail friend)” clue?+

The answer is PAL (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 30, 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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