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“Minimal magnesium”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Minimal magnesium”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? M

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T O M

The answer to “Minimal magnesium” is ATOM

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Minimal magnesium” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATOM — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Minimal magnesium”

What is the answer to “Minimal magnesium” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATOM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Minimal magnesium”?

The answer ATOM contains 4 letters.

Was “Minimal magnesium” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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