What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Oak or elm" from September 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Oak or elm”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TREE

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Sep 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Oak or elm” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Oak or elm” clue?+

The answer is TREE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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