What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Biodegrade" from October 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Biodegrade”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ROT

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Biodegrade” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Biodegrade” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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