What is the answer to "Not chemically reactive" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Not chemically reactive" is INERT (5 letters).

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Not chemically reactive USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 3, 2026 puzzle

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INERT

5 letters · Across · last seen October 3, 2026

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