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“Corn flakes, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Corn flakes, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter L
C ? ? ? ? L

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C E R E A L

The answer to “Corn flakes, for instance” is CEREAL

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Mar 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Corn flakes, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CEREAL — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 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 “Corn flakes, for instance”

What is the answer to “Corn flakes, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CEREAL — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Corn flakes, for instance”?

The answer CEREAL contains 6 letters.

Was “Corn flakes, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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