What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ car smell" from August 31, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ car smell”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

NEW

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ car smell” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 31, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ car smell” clue?+

The answer is NEW (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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