Reason for an annual jab Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Reason for an annual jab” from the USA Today crossword of April 2, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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USA TODAY, APRIL 2, 2026

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Hints

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Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

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More clues from the USA Today (April 2, 2026)

Across

1. Huey's hairstyle on "The Boondocks"
5. Those in opposition
10. Cries loudly
14. Big hunk of butter
15. Get on, like a horse
16. Storytelling dance
17. Put on the wall
18. "Twisters" actress Daisy ___-Jones
19. People for whom a western U.S. state is named
20. Japanese money
22. Pumpkin seeds
24. Not drawing more cards, in poker
29. Had some overnight oats
30. Help out
31. Walk of Fame symbol
32. Made fun of
34. Absolute beginner
36. Cast-___ skillet
38. "The Simpsons" neighbor
39. Blend of spices applied to meat
43. Many April babies, astrologically
44. Moving like a show horse
48. Rules, for short
49. Contacts on Insta
50. Pumpernickel grain
51. Question to someone who's been a bit under the weather
56. Serving of whiskey
59. Where many connections are made
60. Zero in soccer
61. Spigot
62. Engagement ring unit
64. Understood but not said
68. "You ___ the worst!"
69. Enterprise competitor
70. Slowly undermine
71. Classic Pearl Jam album
72. Got started
73. Opposite of sparse

Down

1. ___ blonde
2. Reason for an annual jab
3. Vied for office
4. IUD prescriber
5. Fitness centers, Wi-Fi, pools, etc., for hotels
6. Nonverbal yes
7. ___-of-war
8. Like some video game purchases
9. Use Hulu, say
10. Feng ___
11. Scene in a blooper reel
12. Sounded sheepish?
13. Delivered the attitude
21. Magazine VIPs
23. Salaried worker's perk, for short
24. ___ Francisco Bay Area
25. Clip for neckwear
26. Source of many pop-ups
27. Be a snitch
28. Makeup of some therapy sessions
33. "Closing Bell" network
35. Like neon colors
37. Charmingly geeky
40. Kiss, in Spanish
41. Name that's an anagram of "Norma"
42. Not appropriate
45. Fury
46. Bill ___ the Science Guy
47. Hair goop
52. Animal seen on some boat tours
53. Accessory that protects waves
54. "Becoming" author Michelle
55. A-line skirt feature
56. "Now!"
57. Jackrabbit, e.g.
58. Holding nothing back
62. Zin alternative
63. Heavy weight
65. Reason not to do something
66. Cards flashed at bars
67. Golf ball support

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Questions

What is the answer to “Reason for an annual jab”?

FLU, 3 letters: a virus disease.

When was “Reason for an annual jab” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of April 2, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

3 letters, starting with F.