“Espresso with milk”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Espresso with milk”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L A T T E

The answer to “Espresso with milk” is LATTE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 21, 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 L starts with

The clue “Espresso with milk” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LATTE — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 “Espresso with milk”

What is the answer to “Espresso with milk” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LATTE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Espresso with milk”?

The answer LATTE contains 5 letters.

Was “Espresso with milk” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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