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“State known for its heat”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “State known for its heat”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter O
T ? ? ? ? ? O

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T A B A S C O

The answer to “State known for its heat” is TABASCO

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “State known for its heat” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TABASCO — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “State known for its heat”

What is the answer to “State known for its heat” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TABASCO — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “State known for its heat”?

The answer TABASCO contains 7 letters.

Was “State known for its heat” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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