“Place that grows pekoe leaves”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Place that grows pekoe leaves”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Place that grows pekoe leaves” is TEAGARDEN
Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Place that grows pekoe leaves” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEAGARDEN — a 9-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.
This answer contains 4 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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Place that grows pekoe leaves”
What is the answer to “Place that grows pekoe leaves” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TEAGARDEN — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Place that grows pekoe leaves”?
The answer TEAGARDEN contains 9 letters.
Was “Place that grows pekoe leaves” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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