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“Tex-Mex snack in a shell”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tex-Mex snack in a shell”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, December 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter O
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A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T A C O

The answer to “Tex-Mex snack in a shell” is TACO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Tex-Mex snack in a shell” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TACO — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 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 TACO

TACO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tex-Mex snack in a shell”

What is the answer to “Tex-Mex snack in a shell” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TACO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tex-Mex snack in a shell”?

The answer TACO contains 4 letters.

Was “Tex-Mex snack in a shell” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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