What is the answer to "Critical ___ Theory" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Critical ___ Theory" is RACE (4 letters).

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Critical ___ Theory USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 24, 2026 puzzle

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RACE

4 letters · Across · last seen June 24, 2026

1DSpanned multiple categories6 1AOblong tomato type4 2DEnd of a threat6 3DBrunch cocktail6 4DPueblo building brick5 5APublic transit on tracks4 5DWhat Sue Sylvester wears, on "Glee"9 6DLaces again6 7DAriana's "West Side Story" role5 8DPre-proposal nail service, for short4 9DRack up lots of wins9 9AReal mensch3