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“Tangy topping for ribs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tangy topping for ribs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 13-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

B A R B E C U E S A U C E

The answer to “Tangy topping for ribs” is BARBECUESAUCE

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published May 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 13 positions
Vowels 7 54% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Tangy topping for ribs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BARBECUESAUCE — a 13-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 7 vowels and 6 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 “Tangy topping for ribs”

What is the answer to “Tangy topping for ribs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BARBECUESAUCE — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, May 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tangy topping for ribs”?

The answer BARBECUESAUCE contains 13 letters.

Was “Tangy topping for ribs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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