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“Plastic for purchases”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Plastic for purchases”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C R E D I T C A R D S

The answer to “Plastic for purchases” is CREDITCARDS

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Apr 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Plastic for purchases” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CREDITCARDS — a 11-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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 “Plastic for purchases”

What is the answer to “Plastic for purchases” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CREDITCARDS — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Plastic for purchases”?

The answer CREDITCARDS contains 11 letters.

Was “Plastic for purchases” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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