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“Soft mineral”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Soft mineral”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter C
T ? ? C

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T A L C

The answer to “Soft mineral” is TALC

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Soft mineral” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TALC — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 TALC

TALC has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Soft mineral”

What is the answer to “Soft mineral” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TALC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Soft mineral”?

The answer TALC contains 4 letters.

Was “Soft mineral” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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