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“Greek sandwich holder with a pocket”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P I T A B R E A D

The answer to “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket” is PITABREAD

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Mar 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PITABREAD — a 9-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket”

What is the answer to “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PITABREAD — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket”?

The answer PITABREAD contains 9 letters.

Was “Greek sandwich holder with a pocket” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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