What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Animal that burps methane" from October 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Animal that burps methane”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

GOAT

Letters4

Starts withG

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Animal that burps methane” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Animal that burps methane” clue?+

The answer is GOAT (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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