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“a la __ (topped with ice cream)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “a la __ (topped with ice cream)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter E
M ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M O D E

The answer to “a la __ (topped with ice cream)” is MODE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “a la __ (topped with ice cream)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MODE — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “a la __ (topped with ice cream)”

What is the answer to “a la __ (topped with ice cream)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MODE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “a la __ (topped with ice cream)”?

The answer MODE contains 4 letters.

Was “a la __ (topped with ice cream)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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