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“Red fruits coated in sugary shells”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Red fruits coated in sugary shells”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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

A 11-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

C A N D Y A P P L E S

The answer to “Red fruits coated in sugary shells” is CANDYAPPLES

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Aug 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Red fruits coated in sugary shells” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CANDYAPPLES — 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 “Red fruits coated in sugary shells”

What is the answer to “Red fruits coated in sugary shells” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CANDYAPPLES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Red fruits coated in sugary shells”?

The answer CANDYAPPLES contains 11 letters.

Was “Red fruits coated in sugary shells” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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