What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Parts of flowers" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Parts of flowers”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STEMS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 1, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Parts of flowers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Parts of flowers” clue?+

The answer is STEMS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 1, 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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