“Mexican snacks that don't crunch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mexican snacks that don't crunch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S O F T T A C O S

The answer to “Mexican snacks that don't crunch” is SOFTTACOS

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Aug 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mexican snacks that don't crunch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOFTTACOS — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 snacks that don't crunch”

What is the answer to “Mexican snacks that don't crunch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOFTTACOS — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mexican snacks that don't crunch”?

The answer SOFTTACOS contains 9 letters.

Was “Mexican snacks that don't crunch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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