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“Mantel or sill”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mantel or sill”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L E D G E

The answer to “Mantel or sill” is LEDGE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 21, 2026

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 L starts with

The clue “Mantel or sill” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEDGE — a 5-letter word that begins with L 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 “Mantel or sill”

What is the answer to “Mantel or sill” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEDGE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mantel or sill”?

The answer LEDGE contains 5 letters.

Was “Mantel or sill” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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