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“Corn starch, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Corn starch, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter T
Last letter T
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 15-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T H I C K E N I N G A G E N T

The answer to “Corn starch, for instance” is THICKENINGAGENT

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Nov 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 15 positions
Vowels 5 33% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Corn starch, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is THICKENINGAGENT — a 15-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 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 starch, for instance”

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

The verified answer is THICKENINGAGENT — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

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

The answer THICKENINGAGENT contains 15 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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