“Rich dessert”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rich dessert”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 18, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 9
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 9-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C R E A M C A K E

The answer to “Rich dessert” is CREAMCAKE

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Sep 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Rich dessert” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CREAMCAKE — a 9-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Rich dessert”

What is the answer to “Rich dessert” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CREAMCAKE — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Rich dessert”?

The answer CREAMCAKE contains 9 letters.

Was “Rich dessert” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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