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“Sour yellow fruits”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sour yellow fruits”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

L E M O N S

The answer to “Sour yellow fruits” is LEMONS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 30, 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 L starts with

The clue “Sour yellow fruits” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEMONS — a 6-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

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 “Sour yellow fruits”

What is the answer to “Sour yellow fruits” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEMONS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sour yellow fruits”?

The answer LEMONS contains 6 letters.

Was “Sour yellow fruits” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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