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“Brown glaze for scones”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brown glaze for scones”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter E
Last letter O
E ? ? ? ? ? ? O

A 8-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E S P R E S S O

The answer to “Brown glaze for scones” is ESPRESSO

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jun 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Brown glaze for scones” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESPRESSO — a 8-letter word that begins with E and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Brown glaze for scones”

What is the answer to “Brown glaze for scones” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESPRESSO — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Brown glaze for scones”?

The answer ESPRESSO contains 8 letters.

Was “Brown glaze for scones” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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