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“Table leaves, e.g.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Table leaves, e.g.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I N S E T S

The answer to “Table leaves, e.g.” is INSETS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Table leaves, e.g.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INSETS — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Table leaves, e.g.”

What is the answer to “Table leaves, e.g.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INSETS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Table leaves, e.g.”?

The answer INSETS contains 6 letters.

Was “Table leaves, e.g.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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