What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "School lunch staple" from July 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“School lunch staple”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PBJ

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withJ

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 18, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “School lunch staple” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with J.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “School lunch staple” clue?+

The answer is PBJ (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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