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“Center of an apple”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Center of an apple”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C O R E

The answer to “Center of an apple” is CORE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 1, 2026

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 “Center of an apple” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CORE — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer CORE

CORE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Apple's center” Apr 7, 2026 “Central part” Dec 18, 2025 “Apple's center” Aug 6, 2025 “Innermost part” Apr 17, 2025 “Central part” Mar 16, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Center of an apple”

What is the answer to “Center of an apple” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CORE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Center of an apple”?

The answer CORE contains 4 letters.

Was “Center of an apple” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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