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“Rings for a pizza”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rings for a pizza”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O L I V E S

The answer to “Rings for a pizza” is OLIVES

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Rings for a pizza” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OLIVES — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 “Rings for a pizza”

What is the answer to “Rings for a pizza” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OLIVES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rings for a pizza”?

The answer OLIVES contains 6 letters.

Was “Rings for a pizza” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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