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“Linoleum material”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Linoleum material”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter V
Last letter L
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A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

V I N Y L

The answer to “Linoleum material” is VINYL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Linoleum material” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VINYL — a 5-letter word that begins with V and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Linoleum material”

What is the answer to “Linoleum material” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VINYL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Linoleum material”?

The answer VINYL contains 5 letters.

Was “Linoleum material” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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