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“Krispy __ doughnuts”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Krispy __ doughnuts”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter E
K ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

K R E M E

The answer to “Krispy __ doughnuts” is KREME

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Krispy __ doughnuts” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is KREME — a 5-letter word that begins with K and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Krispy __ doughnuts”

What is the answer to “Krispy __ doughnuts” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KREME — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Krispy __ doughnuts”?

The answer KREME contains 5 letters.

Was “Krispy __ doughnuts” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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