What is the answer to "Bit of dust" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Bit of dust" is SPECK (5 letters).

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Bit of dust USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 25, 2026 puzzle

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SPECK

5 letters · Down · last seen August 25, 2026

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