Crossword clue

“Fried pastry filled with potatoes”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ALOOPIE
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 28, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fried pastry filled with potatoes” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fried pastry filled with potatoes” clue?+

The answer is ALOOPIE (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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