“Moisten while roasting”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Moisten while roasting”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 5, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Moisten while roasting” is BASTE
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Moisten while roasting” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BASTE — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.
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 “Moisten while roasting”
What is the answer to “Moisten while roasting” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is BASTE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, January 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Moisten while roasting”?
The answer BASTE contains 5 letters.
Was “Moisten while roasting” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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