What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Rodent in a lab" from July 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rodent in a lab”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RAT

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Rodent in a lab” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rodent in a lab” clue?+

The answer is RAT (3 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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