What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Doormat residue, perhaps" from September 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Doormat residue, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DIRT

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Doormat residue, perhaps” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Doormat residue, perhaps” clue?+

The answer is DIRT (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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