“Lock of hair”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
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About this clue
The clue “Lock of hair” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Lock of hair” clue?+
The answer is TRESS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 20, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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