Can't figure out Word before "poll" or "hat"? The Universal crossword from October 17, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.
Word before "poll" or "hat" Crossword Answer
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| 17A: Admission granted to the rich and famous, often |
| 19A: Bite playfully |
| 20A: Creative spark, for short |
| 21A: "___ be great" |
Word before "poll" or "hat" Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Word before "poll" or "hat"" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Word before "poll" or "hat"" crossword clue is STRAW. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Word before "poll" or "hat"" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 17, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of STRAW?
The word STRAW means: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Word before "poll" or "hat"".