What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Ingredient in beer and bread" from July 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ingredient in beer and bread”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

YEAST

Letters5

Starts withY

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Ingredient in beer and bread” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ingredient in beer and bread” clue?+

The answer is YEAST (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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