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“Tostada alternative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tostada alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter O
T ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T A C O

The answer to “Tostada alternative” is TACO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 24, 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 “Tostada alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 24, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tostada alternative”

What is the answer to “Tostada alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TACO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tostada alternative”?

The answer TACO contains 4 letters.

Was “Tostada alternative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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