What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ mater" from June 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ mater”

This clue appeared as 4-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

ALMA

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ mater” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ mater” clue?+

The answer is ALMA (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on June 12, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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