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“Sample of food”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sample of food”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T A S T E

The answer to “Sample of food” is TASTE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Sample of food” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TASTE — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer TASTE

TASTE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Spoonful, say” Jun 18, 2026 “Seasonal concern?” May 16, 2026 “Artistic judgment” Feb 19, 2026 “Small food sample” Nov 25, 2025 “Food sample” Jul 27, 2025 “Small bite” Jul 18, 2025 “Small food sample” May 26, 2025 “Try before you buy, say” Jan 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Sample of food”

What is the answer to “Sample of food” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TASTE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sample of food”?

The answer TASTE contains 5 letters.

Was “Sample of food” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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