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“Turkish bread”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Turkish bread”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter A
L ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L I R A

The answer to “Turkish bread” is LIRA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 2026

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 L starts with

The clue “Turkish bread” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIRA — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer LIRA

LIRA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Turkish bread”

What is the answer to “Turkish bread” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIRA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Turkish bread”?

The answer LIRA contains 4 letters.

Was “Turkish bread” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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