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“Course with greens”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Course with greens”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S A L A D

The answer to “Course with greens” is SALAD

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Course with greens” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SALAD — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

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.

Other clues with the answer SALAD

SALAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Common Tupperware contents” May 23, 2026 “Course of mixed greens” Feb 23, 2026 “Dish of tossed greens” Sep 15, 2025 “Dinner course with lettuce” Mar 17, 2025 “Leafy side dish” Feb 19, 2025 “Dieter's lunch, perhaps” Feb 9, 2025 “Course of greens” Jan 26, 2025

More clues from the January 8, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Course with greens”

What is the answer to “Course with greens” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SALAD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Course with greens”?

The answer SALAD contains 5 letters.

Was “Course with greens” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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