What is the answer to "Frog-to-be" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Frog-to-be" is TADPOLE (7 letters).

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Frog-to-be USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 23, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

TADPOLE

7 letters · Down · last seen September 23, 2026

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