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“State famous for potatoes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “State famous for potatoes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter O
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A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I D A H O

The answer to “State famous for potatoes” is IDAHO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “State famous for potatoes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IDAHO — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer IDAHO

IDAHO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “State famous for potatoes”

What is the answer to “State famous for potatoes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDAHO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “State famous for potatoes”?

The answer IDAHO contains 5 letters.

Was “State famous for potatoes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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