What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Safe to eat" from June 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Safe to eat”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

EDIBLE

Letters6

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Safe to eat” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 21, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Safe to eat” clue?+

The answer is EDIBLE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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