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“Sichuan staple”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sichuan staple”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 31, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter L
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A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E E L

The answer to “Sichuan staple” is EEL

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 31, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Sichuan staple” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Sichuan staple”

What is the answer to “Sichuan staple” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sichuan staple”?

The answer EEL contains 3 letters.

Was “Sichuan staple” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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