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“Bath powder mineral”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bath powder mineral”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter C
T ? ? C

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T A L C

The answer to “Bath powder mineral” is TALC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 27, 2026

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 T starts with

The clue “Bath powder mineral” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TALC — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with C.

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 TALC

TALC has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bath powder mineral”

What is the answer to “Bath powder mineral” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TALC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bath powder mineral”?

The answer TALC contains 4 letters.

Was “Bath powder mineral” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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