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“__ salts (bath additive)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ salts (bath additive)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter M
E ? ? ? M

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E P S O M

The answer to “__ salts (bath additive)” is EPSOM

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “__ salts (bath additive)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EPSOM — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 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 “__ salts (bath additive)”

What is the answer to “__ salts (bath additive)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EPSOM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ salts (bath additive)”?

The answer EPSOM contains 5 letters.

Was “__ salts (bath additive)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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