What is the answer to "Bug repellent ingredient" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Bug repellent ingredient" is DEET (4 letters).

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Bug repellent ingredient USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 16, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Bug repellent ingredient” from the USA Today Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

DEET

4 letters · Across · last seen July 16, 2026

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