What is the answer to "Dark, gaping pit" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Dark, gaping pit" is ABYSS (5 letters).

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Dark, gaping pit USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 12, 2026 puzzle

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ABYSS

5 letters · Down · last seen October 12, 2026

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