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“First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter T
D ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D R E F T

The answer to “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)” is DREFT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DREFT — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)”

What is the answer to “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DREFT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)”?

The answer DREFT contains 5 letters.

Was “First synthetic detergent (still widely sold)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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