Crossword clue

“Barbecue food often topped with cheese”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HAMBURGER
Letters9
Starts withH
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Barbecue food often topped with cheese” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with R, 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 “Barbecue food often topped with cheese” clue?+

The answer is HAMBURGER (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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