What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tooth covering" from October 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tooth covering”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ENAMEL

Letters6

Starts withE

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 11, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tooth covering” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 11, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with L, 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 “Tooth covering” clue?+

The answer is ENAMEL (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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