What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Peppermint ___" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Peppermint ___”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PATTIES

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Peppermint ___” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, 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 “Peppermint ___” clue?+

The answer is PATTIES (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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