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“__ toast (thin, crisp bread)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

M E L B A

The answer to “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)” is MELBA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MELBA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)”

What is the answer to “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MELBA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)”?

The answer MELBA contains 5 letters.

Was “__ toast (thin, crisp bread)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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