Arboretum item

Latest answer — July 17, 2026

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Think of what you might find towering above you in a garden filled with nature! 🌳

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  1. 1Arboretum item
  2. 5Royals player Bobby ____ Jr.
  3. 6Worshipped one
  4. 7"99 Luftballons" artist

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  1. 1Minnesota player
  2. 2Chiefs player Rashee
  3. 3English school
  4. 4Italian volcano

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  1. 1. Arboretum item — Answer: TREE. Hint: Think of what you might find towering above you in a garden filled with nature! 🌳
  2. 5. Royals player Bobby ____ Jr. — Answer: WITT. Hint: This player shares a last name with a famous saying about being clever! 🧠
  3. 6. Worshipped one — Answer: ICON. Hint: Think of a figure often adored or adored in art and culture! 🎨
  4. 7. "99 Luftballons" artist — Answer: NENA. Hint: This German singer is best known for a catchy anti-war anthem from the '80s! 🎈

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  1. 1. Minnesota player — Answer: TWIN. Hint: Think of the famous baseball team associated with this northern state! ⚾
  2. 2. Chiefs player Rashee — Answer: RICE. Hint: This player shares a last name with a famous grain often served as a side dish! 🍚
  3. 3. English school — Answer: ETON. Hint: This prestigious school has educated many British leaders! 🎓
  4. 4. Italian volcano — Answer: ETNA. Hint: This famous volcano is located on the island of Sicily and is known for its frequent eruptions! 🌋

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The answer to “Arboretum item” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is TREE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 17, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Arboretum item” answer

TREE (4 letters)

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Why the answer is TREE

Think of what you might find towering above you in a garden filled with nature! 🌳

When else has “Arboretum item” appeared?

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July 17, 2026 (most recent) → TREE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Arboretum item”?

The answer is TREE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Arboretum item”?

4 letters: TREE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 17, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Arboretum item” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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