What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Word before "drop" or after "open"" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word before "drop" or after "open"”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MIC

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Word before "drop" or after "open"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word before "drop" or after "open"” clue?+

The answer is MIC (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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