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“How some coffee is served”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “How some coffee is served”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter D
I ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I C E D

The answer to “How some coffee is served” is ICED

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 21, 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 I starts with

The clue “How some coffee is served” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ICED — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with D.

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 ICED

ICED has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “How some coffee is served”

What is the answer to “How some coffee is served” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ICED — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “How some coffee is served”?

The answer ICED contains 4 letters.

Was “How some coffee is served” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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