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“Metal for girders”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Metal for girders”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S T E E L

The answer to “Metal for girders” is STEEL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 7, 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 S starts with

The clue “Metal for girders” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STEEL — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

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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STEEL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Metal for girders”

What is the answer to “Metal for girders” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STEEL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Metal for girders”?

The answer STEEL contains 5 letters.

Was “Metal for girders” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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