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“Salsa, for nacho chips”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Salsa, for nacho chips”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter P
D ? P

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D I P

The answer to “Salsa, for nacho chips” is DIP

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Salsa, for nacho chips” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DIP — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Salsa, for nacho chips”

What is the answer to “Salsa, for nacho chips” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DIP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Salsa, for nacho chips”?

The answer DIP contains 3 letters.

Was “Salsa, for nacho chips” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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