What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ bun (Chinese snack)" from August 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ bun (Chinese snack)”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

BAO

Letters3

Starts withB

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 25, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ bun (Chinese snack)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with B and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ bun (Chinese snack)” clue?+

The answer is BAO (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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