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“First side-by-side fridge/freezer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First side-by-side fridge/freezer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A M A N A

The answer to “First side-by-side fridge/freezer” is AMANA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “First side-by-side fridge/freezer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AMANA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 AMANA

AMANA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Fridge brand” Jun 14, 2026 “Maytag's appliance rival” Apr 27, 2026 “Maytag alternative” Apr 26, 2026 “Maytag alternative” Oct 15, 2025 “Frigidaire alternative” Oct 2, 2025 “Name on the first bottom-freezer fridge” Sep 27, 2025 “Maytag alternative” Aug 17, 2025 “Maytag alternative” Mar 30, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “First side-by-side fridge/freezer”

What is the answer to “First side-by-side fridge/freezer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AMANA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, April 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First side-by-side fridge/freezer”?

The answer AMANA contains 5 letters.

Was “First side-by-side fridge/freezer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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