What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "It runs in tapping season" from October 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It runs in tapping season”

This clue appeared as 59-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SAP

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It runs in tapping season” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 59-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It runs in tapping season” clue?+

The answer is SAP (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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