“Fruit box”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fruit box”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Fruit box” is CRATE
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Fruit box” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRATE — a 5-letter word that begins with C 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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Fruit box”
What is the answer to “Fruit box” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is CRATE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fruit box”?
The answer CRATE contains 5 letters.
Was “Fruit box” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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