What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Sensodyne alternative" from September 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sensodyne alternative”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CREST

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sensodyne alternative” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sensodyne alternative” clue?+

The answer is CREST (5 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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