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“Spicy sushi condiment”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spicy sushi condiment”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter W
Last letter I
W ? ? ? ? I

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W A S A B I

The answer to “Spicy sushi condiment” is WASABI

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Spicy sushi condiment” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WASABI — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 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 “Spicy sushi condiment”

What is the answer to “Spicy sushi condiment” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WASABI — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spicy sushi condiment”?

The answer WASABI contains 6 letters.

Was “Spicy sushi condiment” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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