What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ oven (cast-iron pot)" from October 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ oven (cast-iron pot)”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DUTCH

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ oven (cast-iron pot)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ oven (cast-iron pot)” clue?+

The answer is DUTCH (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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