What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Word before "dating" or "dioxide"" from October 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word before "dating" or "dioxide"”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CARBON

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Word before "dating" or "dioxide"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word before "dating" or "dioxide"” clue?+

The answer is CARBON (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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