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“Nail file mineral”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nail file mineral”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E M E R Y

The answer to “Nail file mineral” is EMERY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Nail file mineral” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EMERY — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

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.

Other clues with the answer EMERY

EMERY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Nail file mineral”

What is the answer to “Nail file mineral” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMERY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Nail file mineral”?

The answer EMERY contains 5 letters.

Was “Nail file mineral” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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