What is the answer to "Certain cotton swab"?

The most common answer is QTIP. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Certain cotton swab Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Certain cotton swab? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the October 31, 2025 USA Today crossword. Get the solution here.

Certain cotton swab Crossword Answer

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Certain cotton swab Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Certain cotton swab" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Certain cotton swab" crossword clue is QTIP. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Certain cotton swab" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on October 31, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.