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“Towel or pillowcase”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Towel or pillowcase”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter N
L ? ? ? N

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L I N E N

The answer to “Towel or pillowcase” is LINEN

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Towel or pillowcase” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LINEN — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with N.

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.

Other clues with the answer LINEN

LINEN has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Towel or pillowcase”

What is the answer to “Towel or pillowcase” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LINEN — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Towel or pillowcase”?

The answer LINEN contains 5 letters.

Was “Towel or pillowcase” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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