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“Mill material”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mill material”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P E P P E R

The answer to “Mill material” is PEPPER

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Mill material” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PEPPER — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 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 “Mill material”

What is the answer to “Mill material” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEPPER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mill material”?

The answer PEPPER contains 6 letters.

Was “Mill material” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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