Crossword clue
“Tear into tiny pieces”
This clue appeared as 56-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHREDLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tear into tiny pieces” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tear into tiny pieces” clue?+
The answer is SHRED (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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