“Mexican food”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mexican food”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 26, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T A M A L E S

The answer to “Mexican food” is TAMALES

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jul 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Mexican food” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAMALES — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Mexican food”

What is the answer to “Mexican food” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAMALES — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mexican food”?

The answer TAMALES contains 7 letters.

Was “Mexican food” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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