“Butter in a box”

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

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter K
S ? ? ? K

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S T I C K

The answer to “Butter in a box” is STICK

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Butter in a box” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is STICK — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Butter in a box”

What is the answer to “Butter in a box” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STICK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Butter in a box”?

The answer STICK contains 5 letters.

Was “Butter in a box” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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