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“Nickels and dimes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nickels and dimes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A L L O Y S

The answer to “Nickels and dimes” is ALLOYS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Nickels and dimes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALLOYS — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Nickels and dimes”

What is the answer to “Nickels and dimes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALLOYS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Nickels and dimes”?

The answer ALLOYS contains 6 letters.

Was “Nickels and dimes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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