“Peruvian volcano El __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Peruvian volcano El __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 17, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter I
M ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M I S T I

The answer to “Peruvian volcano El __” is MISTI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 17, 2026

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 M starts with

The clue “Peruvian volcano El __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MISTI — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with I.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Peruvian volcano El __”

What is the answer to “Peruvian volcano El __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MISTI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Peruvian volcano El __”?

The answer MISTI contains 5 letters.

Was “Peruvian volcano El __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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