What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Candy-filled party item" from September 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Candy-filled party item”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PINATA

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Candy-filled party item” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 6, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, 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 “Candy-filled party item” clue?+

The answer is PINATA (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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