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“Base of many salads”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Base of many salads”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E T T U C E

The answer to “Base of many salads” is LETTUCE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Base of many salads” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LETTUCE — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Base of many salads”

What is the answer to “Base of many salads” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LETTUCE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Base of many salads”?

The answer LETTUCE contains 7 letters.

Was “Base of many salads” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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