Crossword clue
“Dental string”
This clue appeared as 61-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FLOSSLetters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Dental string” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 10, 2026 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Dental string” clue?+
The answer is FLOSS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 10, 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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