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“Ginger ale, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ginger ale, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S O D A

The answer to “Ginger ale, for instance” is SODA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 24, 2025

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 “Ginger ale, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SODA — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

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 SODA

SODA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Ginger ale, for instance”

What is the answer to “Ginger ale, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SODA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ginger ale, for instance”?

The answer SODA contains 4 letters.

Was “Ginger ale, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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