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“Extra-cost item”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Extra-cost item”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter N
O ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

O P T I O N

The answer to “Extra-cost item” is OPTION

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Extra-cost item” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OPTION — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 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 “Extra-cost item”

What is the answer to “Extra-cost item” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPTION — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Extra-cost item”?

The answer OPTION contains 6 letters.

Was “Extra-cost item” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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