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“Pastry crust”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pastry crust”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter P
Last letter L
P ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 8-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P I E S H E L L

The answer to “Pastry crust” is PIESHELL

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Sep 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Pastry crust” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PIESHELL — a 8-letter word that begins with P and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Pastry crust”

What is the answer to “Pastry crust” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIESHELL — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pastry crust”?

The answer PIESHELL contains 8 letters.

Was “Pastry crust” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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