What is the answer to "Lighting up?" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Lighting up?" is SUNRISE (7 letters).

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Lighting up? USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 16, 2026 puzzle

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SUNRISE

7 letters · Down · last seen July 16, 2026

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