What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "The floor, in a children's game" from October 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The floor, in a children's game”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LAVA

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “The floor, in a children's game” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The floor, in a children's game” clue?+

The answer is LAVA (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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