“High-fiber starter”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “High-fiber starter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 7, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “High-fiber starter” is LENTILSOUP
Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “High-fiber starter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LENTILSOUP — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with P.
This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “High-fiber starter”
What is the answer to “High-fiber starter” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LENTILSOUP — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “High-fiber starter”?
The answer LENTILSOUP contains 10 letters.
Was “High-fiber starter” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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