What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Plant part" from September 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Plant part”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STEM

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Plant part” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 26, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plant part” clue?+

The answer is STEM (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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