Crossword clue

“Part that relies on star power?”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SOLARCELL
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Part that relies on star power?” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 14, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, 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 “Part that relies on star power?” clue?+

The answer is SOLARCELL (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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