What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Gymnastics cushions" from July 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gymnastics cushions”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

MATS

Letters4

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Gymnastics cushions” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gymnastics cushions” clue?+

The answer is MATS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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