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“Powder of a sort”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Powder of a sort”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter H
A ? H

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A S H

The answer to “Powder of a sort” is ASH

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Powder of a sort” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer ASH

ASH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Fire product” Jun 4, 2026 “Shade close to silver” May 29, 2026 “Fire sign” May 8, 2026 “Shade of gray” Mar 22, 2026 “Volcanic particles” Mar 12, 2026 “Burnt residue” Feb 18, 2026 “Shade of gray” Feb 13, 2026 “Campfire remnant” Feb 11, 2026 “Fireplace residue” Jan 28, 2026 “Fire remnant” Nov 16, 2025 “Barbecue residue” Sep 10, 2025

More clues from the October 11, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Powder of a sort”

What is the answer to “Powder of a sort” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Powder of a sort”?

The answer ASH contains 3 letters.

Was “Powder of a sort” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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