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“December candy shape”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “December candy shape”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C A N E

The answer to “December candy shape” is CANE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “December candy shape” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CANE — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 CANE

CANE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “December candy shape”

What is the answer to “December candy shape” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CANE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “December candy shape”?

The answer CANE contains 4 letters.

Was “December candy shape” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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