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“Coffee lightener”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Coffee lightener”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter M
C ? ? ? M

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C R E A M

The answer to “Coffee lightener” is CREAM

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Coffee lightener” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CREAM — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Coffee lightener”

What is the answer to “Coffee lightener” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CREAM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Coffee lightener”?

The answer CREAM contains 5 letters.

Was “Coffee lightener” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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