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“Scrub in a tub”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Scrub in a tub”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B A T H E

The answer to “Scrub in a tub” is BATHE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 16, 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 B starts with

The clue “Scrub in a tub” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BATHE — a 5-letter word that begins with B 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Scrub in a tub”

What is the answer to “Scrub in a tub” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BATHE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Scrub in a tub”?

The answer BATHE contains 5 letters.

Was “Scrub in a tub” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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