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“Most of the oceans' crust”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Most of the oceans' crust”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter I
Last letter K
I ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? K

A 11-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I G N E O U S R O C K

The answer to “Most of the oceans' crust” is IGNEOUSROCK

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Apr 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Most of the oceans' crust” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IGNEOUSROCK — a 11-letter word that begins with I and ends with K.

This answer contains 5 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 “Most of the oceans' crust”

What is the answer to “Most of the oceans' crust” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IGNEOUSROCK — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Most of the oceans' crust”?

The answer IGNEOUSROCK contains 11 letters.

Was “Most of the oceans' crust” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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