What is the answer to "Hard water?" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hard water?" is ICE (3 letters).

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Hard water? USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 28, 2026 puzzle

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ICE

3 letters · Across · last seen June 28, 2026

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