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“Barbecue briquette”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Barbecue briquette”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter L
C ? ? L

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C O A L

The answer to “Barbecue briquette” is COAL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 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 C starts with

The clue “Barbecue briquette” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is COAL — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with L.

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 “Barbecue briquette”

What is the answer to “Barbecue briquette” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Barbecue briquette”?

The answer COAL contains 4 letters.

Was “Barbecue briquette” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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