What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tropical hardwood" from July 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tropical hardwood”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

TEAK

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withK

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Tropical hardwood” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 15, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tropical hardwood” clue?+

The answer is TEAK (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on July 15, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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