“__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 23, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter L
E ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E T H Y L

The answer to “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)” is ETHYL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Nov 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETHYL — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)”

What is the answer to “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETHYL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)”?

The answer ETHYL contains 5 letters.

Was “__ alcohol (liquid in liquor)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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