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“Insulation mineral”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Insulation mineral”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M I C A

The answer to “Insulation mineral” is MICA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 26, 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 M starts with

The clue “Insulation mineral” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MICA — a 4-letter word that begins with M 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Insulation mineral”

What is the answer to “Insulation mineral” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MICA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, December 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Insulation mineral”?

The answer MICA contains 4 letters.

Was “Insulation mineral” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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