Crossword clue

“Number represented by birthday candles”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
AGE
Letters3
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Number represented by birthday candles” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Number represented by birthday candles” clue?+

The answer is AGE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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