What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Animals that squeak" from July 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Animals that squeak”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

MICE

Letters4

Starts withM

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Animals that squeak” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 4, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Animals that squeak” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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