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“Speckled bean”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Speckled bean”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter O
P ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P I N T O

The answer to “Speckled bean” is PINTO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 25, 2026

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 P starts with

The clue “Speckled bean” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PINTO — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with O.

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 “Speckled bean”

What is the answer to “Speckled bean” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PINTO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Speckled bean”?

The answer PINTO contains 5 letters.

Was “Speckled bean” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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