“Strong drain cleaners”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strong drain cleaners”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 17, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Strong drain cleaners” is LYES
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Strong drain cleaners” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LYES — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Strong drain cleaners”
What is the answer to “Strong drain cleaners” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LYES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Strong drain cleaners”?
The answer LYES contains 4 letters.
Was “Strong drain cleaners” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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