“Thunderstorm residue”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Thunderstorm residue”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 19, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Thunderstorm residue” is MUD
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Thunderstorm residue” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MUD — a 3-letter word that begins with M and ends with D.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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.
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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Thunderstorm residue”
What is the answer to “Thunderstorm residue” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is MUD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 19, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Thunderstorm residue”?
The answer MUD contains 3 letters.
Was “Thunderstorm residue” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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