Crossword clue

“Plant-based barbecue offering you might relish?”

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

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
VEGGIEDOG
Letters9
Starts withV
Ends withG
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Plant-based barbecue offering you might relish?” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with V and ends with G, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plant-based barbecue offering you might relish?” clue?+

The answer is VEGGIEDOG (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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