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“Alternative to Coke or Pepsi”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter A
R ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R C C O L A

The answer to “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi” is RCCOLA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RCCOLA — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi”

What is the answer to “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RCCOLA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi”?

The answer RCCOLA contains 6 letters.

Was “Alternative to Coke or Pepsi” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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