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“Scrub vigorously”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Scrub vigorously”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S C O U R

The answer to “Scrub vigorously” is SCOUR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 6, 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 S starts with

The clue “Scrub vigorously” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCOUR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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 vigorously”

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

The verified answer is SCOUR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Scrub vigorously”?

The answer SCOUR contains 5 letters.

Was “Scrub vigorously” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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