Crossword clue

“Whack-y party item”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PINATA
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Whack-y party item” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Whack-y party item” clue?+

The answer is PINATA (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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