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“Fruity, crusty dessert”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fruity, crusty dessert”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 12-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P E A C H C O B B L E R

The answer to “Fruity, crusty dessert” is PEACHCOBBLER

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Feb 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Fruity, crusty dessert” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PEACHCOBBLER — a 12-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 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 “Fruity, crusty dessert”

What is the answer to “Fruity, crusty dessert” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEACHCOBBLER — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fruity, crusty dessert”?

The answer PEACHCOBBLER contains 12 letters.

Was “Fruity, crusty dessert” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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