Crossword clue

“Highway beautification program”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ADOPTAROAD
Letters10
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 9, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Highway beautification program” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with D, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Highway beautification program” clue?+

The answer is ADOPTAROAD (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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