“Rocket propellent first used”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rocket propellent first used”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 4, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter L
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 10-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L I Q U I D F U E L

The answer to “Rocket propellent first used” is LIQUIDFUEL

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Jan 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Rocket propellent first used” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LIQUIDFUEL — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with L.

This answer contains 5 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 “Rocket propellent first used”

What is the answer to “Rocket propellent first used” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIQUIDFUEL — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rocket propellent first used”?

The answer LIQUIDFUEL contains 10 letters.

Was “Rocket propellent first used” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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