“Nacho dips, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nacho dips, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 19, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G U A C S

The answer to “Nacho dips, for short” is GUACS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Nacho dips, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is GUACS — a 5-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Nacho dips, for short”

What is the answer to “Nacho dips, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GUACS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Nacho dips, for short”?

The answer GUACS contains 5 letters.

Was “Nacho dips, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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