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“Shoe-shining liquid”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shoe-shining liquid”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter H
P ? ? ? ? H

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P O L I S H

The answer to “Shoe-shining liquid” is POLISH

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Shoe-shining liquid” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is POLISH — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with H.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Shoe-shining liquid”

What is the answer to “Shoe-shining liquid” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POLISH — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Shoe-shining liquid”?

The answer POLISH contains 6 letters.

Was “Shoe-shining liquid” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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