“Metallic money”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Metallic money”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 22, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S P E C I E

The answer to “Metallic money” is SPECIE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Metallic money” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPECIE — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Metallic money”

What is the answer to “Metallic money” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPECIE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Metallic money”?

The answer SPECIE contains 6 letters.

Was “Metallic money” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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