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“Aliment to avoid”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Aliment to avoid”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter P
S ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S L O P

The answer to “Aliment to avoid” is SLOP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Aliment to avoid” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLOP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer SLOP

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Frequently asked questions about “Aliment to avoid”

What is the answer to “Aliment to avoid” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Aliment to avoid”?

The answer SLOP contains 4 letters.

Was “Aliment to avoid” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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