Crossword clue

“Prickly parts of rosebushes”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
THORNS
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Prickly parts of rosebushes” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T 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 “Prickly parts of rosebushes” clue?+

The answer is THORNS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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