What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Magic potion" from October 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Magic potion”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ELIXIR

Letters6

Starts withE

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 4, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Magic potion” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with R, 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 “Magic potion” clue?+

The answer is ELIXIR (6 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.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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