What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "It's kind of a thorny subject" from August 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It's kind of a thorny subject”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ROSE

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It's kind of a thorny subject” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 6, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's kind of a thorny subject” clue?+

The answer is ROSE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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