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“__ dish (beans or rice)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ dish (beans or rice)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S I D E

The answer to “__ dish (beans or rice)” is SIDE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 15, 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 S starts with

The clue “__ dish (beans or rice)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SIDE — a 4-letter word that begins with S 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 SIDE

SIDE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Rice or potato” May 31, 2026 “Ally (with)” Mar 15, 2026 “Rice or fries” Aug 10, 2025 “Rice or fries” Jul 6, 2025 “Ally (with)” Apr 6, 2025 “__ dish (potato or rice)” Feb 24, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “__ dish (beans or rice)”

What is the answer to “__ dish (beans or rice)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SIDE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ dish (beans or rice)”?

The answer SIDE contains 4 letters.

Was “__ dish (beans or rice)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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