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“Trash-can insert”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Trash-can insert”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L I N E R

The answer to “Trash-can insert” is LINER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 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 L starts with

The clue “Trash-can insert” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LINER — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

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 “Trash-can insert”

What is the answer to “Trash-can insert” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LINER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Trash-can insert”?

The answer LINER contains 5 letters.

Was “Trash-can insert” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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