Crossword clue

“Alternative to fries”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
TATERTOTS
Letters9
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 25, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Alternative to fries” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, 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 “Alternative to fries” clue?+

The answer is TATERTOTS (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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