Wood strip for plastering
Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026
This narrow strip is essential for supporting your wall finishes! 🛠️
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USA Today Quick Crossword
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. "Two thumbs up" --> — Answer: LOVE. Hint: It's the warm feeling that makes your heart skip a beat! ❤️
- 5. Cruise ship in motion location — Answer: ASEA. Hint: Think of where a ship sails when it's not docked! 🌊
- 6. --> on Netflix — Answer: THIS. Hint: What you're looking for is often a common word that indicates a specific point or focus, especially when streaming! 🎥
- 7. Stop — Answer: HALT. Hint: It's what you do when you reach a red light! 🛑
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- 1. Wood strip for plastering — Answer: LATH. Hint: This narrow strip is essential for supporting your wall finishes! 🛠️
- 2. Safety standards enforcer — Answer: OSHA. Hint: This agency ensures workplaces adhere to health and safety regulations! 🦺
- 3. Wedding facial adornment — Answer: VEIL. Hint: Think of a delicate accessory that often drapes over the face during ceremonies! 💍
- 4. Mets NL division — Answer: EAST. Hint: Think about the direction where the sun rises! 🌅
The answer to “Wood strip for plastering” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is LATH — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 23, 2026 (1-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Wood strip for plastering” answer
LATH (4 letters)
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Why the answer is LATH
This narrow strip is essential for supporting your wall finishes! 🛠️
More USA Today Quick answers for July 23, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on July 23, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. "Two thumbs up" --> → LOVE
- 5. Cruise ship in motion location → ASEA
- 6. --> on Netflix → THIS
- 7. Stop → HALT
Down
- 1. Wood strip for plastering → LATH
- 2. Safety standards enforcer → OSHA
- 3. Wedding facial adornment → VEIL
- 4. Mets NL division → EAST
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What is the answer to “Wood strip for plastering”?
The answer is LATH, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Wood strip for plastering”?
4 letters: LATH.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 23, 2026, at 1-Down.
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