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“Least spicy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Least spicy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B L A N D E S T

The answer to “Least spicy” is BLANDEST

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jul 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Least spicy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BLANDEST — a 8-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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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Frequently asked questions about “Least spicy”

What is the answer to “Least spicy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BLANDEST — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Least spicy”?

The answer BLANDEST contains 8 letters.

Was “Least spicy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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