Crossword clue

“Hostess snack cake”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
HOHO
Letters4
Starts withH
Ends withO
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 9, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hostess snack cake” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hostess snack cake” clue?+

The answer is HOHO (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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