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“Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P O P P Y S E E D S

The answer to “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings” is POPPYSEEDS

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Aug 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is POPPYSEEDS — a 10-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings”

What is the answer to “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POPPYSEEDS — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings”?

The answer POPPYSEEDS contains 10 letters.

Was “Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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