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“Not-so-spicy dip”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not-so-spicy dip”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A

A 9-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M I L D S A L S A

The answer to “Not-so-spicy dip” is MILDSALSA

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Jun 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Not-so-spicy dip” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MILDSALSA — a 9-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 “Not-so-spicy dip”

What is the answer to “Not-so-spicy dip” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MILDSALSA — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Not-so-spicy dip”?

The answer MILDSALSA contains 9 letters.

Was “Not-so-spicy dip” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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