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“Tomato can contents”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tomato can contents”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P A S T E

The answer to “Tomato can contents” is PASTE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 27, 2026

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 P starts with

The clue “Tomato can contents” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PASTE — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

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 “Tomato can contents”

What is the answer to “Tomato can contents” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PASTE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tomato can contents”?

The answer PASTE contains 5 letters.

Was “Tomato can contents” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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