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“Fat for frying”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fat for frying”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter D
L ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L A R D

The answer to “Fat for frying” is LARD

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Fat for frying” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LARD — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer LARD

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Frequently asked questions about “Fat for frying”

What is the answer to “Fat for frying” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LARD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fat for frying”?

The answer LARD contains 4 letters.

Was “Fat for frying” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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