What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Back-baring top" from August 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Back-baring top”

This clue appeared as 61-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HALTER

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Back-baring top” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Back-baring top” clue?+

The answer is HALTER (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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