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“Coco __ (rum cocktail)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Coco __ (rum cocktail)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter O
L ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L O C O

The answer to “Coco __ (rum cocktail)” is LOCO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Coco __ (rum cocktail)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOCO — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with O.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Coco __ (rum cocktail)”

What is the answer to “Coco __ (rum cocktail)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOCO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Coco __ (rum cocktail)”?

The answer LOCO contains 4 letters.

Was “Coco __ (rum cocktail)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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