What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Rocky surface" from October 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rocky surface”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GRAVEL

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Rocky surface” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rocky surface” clue?+

The answer is GRAVEL (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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