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“Tiny bit of dust”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tiny bit of dust”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter K
S ? ? ? K

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S P E C K

The answer to “Tiny bit of dust” is SPECK

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Tiny bit of dust” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPECK — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Tiny bit of dust”

What is the answer to “Tiny bit of dust” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPECK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tiny bit of dust”?

The answer SPECK contains 5 letters.

Was “Tiny bit of dust” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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