What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Aviation prefix" from July 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Aviation prefix”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AERO

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 12, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Aviation prefix” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Aviation prefix” clue?+

The answer is AERO (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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