What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Nuke in microwave" from October 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nuke in microwave”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ZAP

Letters3

Starts withZ

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Nuke in microwave” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Z and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nuke in microwave” clue?+

The answer is ZAP (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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