What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Gumbo ingredient" from October 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gumbo ingredient”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OKRA

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Gumbo ingredient” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 15, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gumbo ingredient” clue?+

The answer is OKRA (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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