Crossword clue

“Room where someone might blow dust off an old book of magic”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ATTIC

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Room where someone might blow dust off an old book of magic” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Room where someone might blow dust off an old book of magic” clue?+

The answer is ATTIC (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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