Crossword clue

“Romantic thing to "drop"”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LBOMB
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withB
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Romantic thing to "drop"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with B, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Romantic thing to "drop"” clue?+

The answer is LBOMB (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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