What is the answer to "___ salts" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ salts" is EPSOM (5 letters).

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___ salts USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 18, 2026 puzzle

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EPSOM

5 letters · Down · last seen August 18, 2026

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