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"Fire Island" actor Margaret USA TODAY Crossword clue

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Answer

CHO

Why this is the right reference

CHO fits because it is actor Margaret Cho's three-letter surname, with the quoted film identifying her.

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A quoted title plus first name asks for the performer's surname.

Who or what the answer is

Margaret Cho appears in the film "Fire Island."

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17-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.

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