Crossword clue

“Chickpea penne, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
GLUTENFREEPASTA
Letters15
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 22, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chickpea penne, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with G and ends with A, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chickpea penne, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is GLUTENFREEPASTA (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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