What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tortoiseshell relative" from July 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tortoiseshell relative”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CALICO

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Tortoiseshell relative” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tortoiseshell relative” clue?+

The answer is CALICO (6 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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