What is the answer to "It's kind of a thorny subject" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "It's kind of a thorny subject" is ROSE (4 letters).

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It's kind of a thorny subject USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 6, 2026 puzzle

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ROSE

4 letters · Across · last seen August 6, 2026

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