Milk type
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
SKIM describes milk from which much of the cream, and therefore much of the fat, has been removed. It functions as a modifying word in the phrase “skim milk.”
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This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Milk type” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is SKIM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026 at 3-Down. 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.
“Milk type” answer
SKIM (4 letters)
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What does SKIM mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SKIM is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid
- go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air
- read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points
When else has “Milk type” appeared?
USA Today Quick Cross reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 31, 2026 (most recent) → SKIM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Milk type”?
The answer is SKIM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Milk type”?
4 letters: SKIM.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 31, 2026, at 3-Down.
Can “Milk type” 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.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
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