What is the answer to "Back muscle, for short" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Back muscle, for short" is LAT (3 letters).

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Back muscle, for short USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 18, 2026 puzzle

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LAT

3 letters · Across · last seen July 18, 2026

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