Crossword clue

“Less-crunchy Tex-Mex staples”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SOFTTACOS
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Less-crunchy Tex-Mex staples” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, 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 “Less-crunchy Tex-Mex staples” clue?+

The answer is SOFTTACOS (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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