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“__ Pieces (snack brand)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Pieces (snack brand)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R E E S E S

The answer to “__ Pieces (snack brand)” is REESES

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “__ Pieces (snack brand)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REESES — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

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 “__ Pieces (snack brand)”

What is the answer to “__ Pieces (snack brand)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REESES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Pieces (snack brand)”?

The answer REESES contains 6 letters.

Was “__ Pieces (snack brand)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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