Pal Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Pal” from the USA Today crossword of July 17, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JULY 17, 2026
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BUD is the answer to “Pal”. It means to put forth buds (undeveloped plant parts).
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To put forth buds (undeveloped plant parts).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: DUB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Flower-to-be”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on June 4, 2025, January 8, 2025, November 9, 2024, October 30, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Pal”?
BUD, 3 letters: to put forth buds (undeveloped plant parts).
When was “Pal” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of July 17, 2026, and 4 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with B.