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“Edible, per 53-Down”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Edible, per 53-Down”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter L
H ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H A L A L

The answer to “Edible, per 53-Down” is HALAL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Edible, per 53-Down” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HALAL — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with L.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Edible, per 53-Down”

What is the answer to “Edible, per 53-Down” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HALAL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Edible, per 53-Down”?

The answer HALAL contains 5 letters.

Was “Edible, per 53-Down” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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