What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Goalie's protective gear" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Goalie's protective gear”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PADS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Goalie's protective gear” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Goalie's protective gear” clue?+

The answer is PADS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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