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“Gardening essential”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gardening essential”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? L

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S O I L

The answer to “Gardening essential” is SOIL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Gardening essential” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOIL — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 SOIL

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Frequently asked questions about “Gardening essential”

What is the answer to “Gardening essential” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gardening essential”?

The answer SOIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Gardening essential” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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