Crossword clue

“Sous-chef's co-worker”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PREPCOOK
Letters8
Starts withP
Ends withK
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sous-chef's co-worker” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with K, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sous-chef's co-worker” clue?+

The answer is PREPCOOK (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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