Timber, e.g.

Latest answer — October 03, 2026

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Clue explained

Timber is wood prepared for use in construction or other products, so wood is an example of what “timber” refers to. The clue’s “e.g.” signals this example relationship.

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The answer to “Timber, e.g.” in the USA Today crossword is WOOD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 3, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 54-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.

“Timber, e.g.” answer

WOOD (4 letters)

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What does WOOD mean?

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

(noun)

  • the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber
  • an area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with growing trees

When else has “Timber, e.g.” appeared?

USA Today 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.

October 3, 2026 (most recent) → WOOD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Timber, e.g.”?

The answer is WOOD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Timber, e.g.”?

4 letters: WOOD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 3, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 54-Down.

Can “Timber, e.g.” 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 3, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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