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“Hand lotion additive”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hand lotion additive”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
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A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A L O E

The answer to “Hand lotion additive” is ALOE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Hand lotion additive” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALOE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Hand lotion additive”

What is the answer to “Hand lotion additive” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALOE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hand lotion additive”?

The answer ALOE contains 4 letters.

Was “Hand lotion additive” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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