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“Corn or cotton”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Corn or cotton”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? P

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C R O P

The answer to “Corn or cotton” is CROP

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Corn or cotton” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CROP — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer CROP

CROP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Any farm harvest” May 12, 2026 “Cotton or soybeans” Mar 4, 2026 “Any farm harvest” Nov 17, 2025 “Cut short” Aug 30, 2025 “Peppers, but not salts” Jul 26, 2025 “Any farm harvest” Jul 16, 2025 “Wheat or soybeans” Mar 30, 2025 “Agricultural concern” Mar 21, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Corn or cotton”

What is the answer to “Corn or cotton” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CROP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Corn or cotton”?

The answer CROP contains 4 letters.

Was “Corn or cotton” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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