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“Speck of snow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Speck of snow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter E
F ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F L A K E

The answer to “Speck of snow” is FLAKE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Speck of snow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FLAKE — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Speck of snow”

What is the answer to “Speck of snow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FLAKE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Speck of snow”?

The answer FLAKE contains 5 letters.

Was “Speck of snow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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