“Mexican meals in shells”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mexican meals in shells”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 13, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Mexican meals in shells” is TACOS
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Mexican meals in shells” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TACOS — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.
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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Mexican meals in shells”
What is the answer to “Mexican meals in shells” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TACOS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 13, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Mexican meals in shells”?
The answer TACOS contains 5 letters.
Was “Mexican meals in shells” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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