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“Power plant product”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Power plant product”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S O O T

The answer to “Power plant product” is SOOT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Power plant product” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOOT — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

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 “Power plant product”

What is the answer to “Power plant product” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOOT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Power plant product”?

The answer SOOT contains 4 letters.

Was “Power plant product” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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