Type of bomb

Latest answer — August 28, 2026

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Clue explained

ATOM forms the phrase “atom bomb,” a type of bomb based on nuclear fission. The clue gives the noun modifier rather than the full phrase.

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Definition
A mushroom cloud from an atomic bomb explosion.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Insurance type
  2. 5Insurance type
  3. 6Horse gait
  4. 7Insurance type

Down

  1. 1Washing activity
  2. 2"Gold" in Brazil
  3. 3Type of bomb
  4. 4Carry

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Insurance type — Answer: BOAT. Hint: This policy protects a vessel used on the water. ⛵
  2. 5. Insurance type — Answer: AUTO. Hint: This coverage is designed for a motor vehicle. 🚘
  3. 6. Horse gait — Answer: TROT. Hint: This lively pace is faster than a walk but slower than a canter! 🐎
  4. 7. Insurance type — Answer: HOME. Hint: This policy covers a residence and its belongings. 🏠

Down

  1. 1. Washing activity — Answer: BATH. Hint: This cleaning routine usually involves soaking in a tub. 🛁
  2. 2. "Gold" in Brazil — Answer: OURO. Hint: Use the Portuguese word for this precious metal. ✨
  3. 3. Type of bomb — Answer: ATOM. Hint: This bomb packs nuclear power into the smallest unit of matter ☢️
  4. 4. Carry — Answer: TOTE. Hint: What you do with bags when your hands are up for the job 🛍️

The answer to “Type of bomb” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ATOM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 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.

“Type of bomb” answer

ATOM (4 letters)

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What does ATOM mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ATOM is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
  • a level of amateur sport, typically involving children aged between nine and eleven

When else has “Type of bomb” appeared?

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August 28, 2026 (most recent) → ATOM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Type of bomb”?

The answer is ATOM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Type of bomb”?

4 letters: ATOM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Type of bomb” have a different answer?

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