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“Source of some salt”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Source of some salt”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter Y
C ? ? ? ? Y

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

C E L E R Y

The answer to “Source of some salt” is CELERY

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Source of some salt” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CELERY — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with Y.

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 “Source of some salt”

What is the answer to “Source of some salt” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CELERY — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Source of some salt”?

The answer CELERY contains 6 letters.

Was “Source of some salt” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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