What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Release, like steam" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Release, like steam”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LETOFF

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withF

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Release, like steam” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with F.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Release, like steam” clue?+

The answer is LETOFF (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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