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“Parmesan alternative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Parmesan alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter O
R ? ? ? ? O

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R O M A N O

The answer to “Parmesan alternative” is ROMANO

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Parmesan alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ROMANO — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 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 “Parmesan alternative”

What is the answer to “Parmesan alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROMANO — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Parmesan alternative”?

The answer ROMANO contains 6 letters.

Was “Parmesan alternative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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