What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue ""___ and C.H.E.E.S.E." ("Friends" show-within-a-show)" from July 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"___ and C.H.E.E.S.E." ("Friends" show-within-a-show)”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MAC

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"___ and C.H.E.E.S.E." ("Friends" show-within-a-show)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 25, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"___ and C.H.E.E.S.E." ("Friends" show-within-a-show)” clue?+

The answer is MAC (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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