What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Letters next to cellphone bars" from October 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Letters next to cellphone bars”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

LTE

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Letters next to cellphone bars” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Letters next to cellphone bars” clue?+

The answer is LTE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 17, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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