What is the answer to "___-tac-toe" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___-tac-toe" is TIC (3 letters).

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___-tac-toe USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 23, 2026 puzzle

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TIC

3 letters · Down · last seen July 23, 2026

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