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“"__ pinch of salt"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"__ pinch of salt"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A D D A

The answer to “"__ pinch of salt"” is ADDA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “"__ pinch of salt"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ADDA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “"__ pinch of salt"”

What is the answer to “"__ pinch of salt"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADDA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"__ pinch of salt"”?

The answer ADDA contains 4 letters.

Was “"__ pinch of salt"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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