Purple superfruit
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
57 Across
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Clue explained
Açaí is a small, dark-purple fruit from a palm native to Central and South America, especially associated with the Amazon region. Its pulp is commonly sold frozen because the fresh fruit is highly perishable. Blended into a thick bowl and topped with fruit or granola, it became popular far beyond its home region; “superfruit” is a promotional label, not a scientific category.
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The answer to “Purple superfruit” in the USA Today crossword is ACAI — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 57-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.
“Purple superfruit” answer
ACAI (4 letters)
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What does ACAI mean?
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(noun)
- the small edible blackish-purple berries of a South American palm tree
- the South American palm tree that produces açai
When else has “Purple superfruit” appeared?
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → ACAI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Purple superfruit”?
The answer is ACAI, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Purple superfruit”?
4 letters: ACAI.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 57-Across.
Can “Purple superfruit” have a different answer?
Yes — USA Today 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 this day's USA Today answers?
The full grid for October 12, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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