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“Vessel for stew”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vessel for stew”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter K
C ? ? ? K

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C R O C K

The answer to “Vessel for stew” is CROCK

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Vessel for stew” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CROCK — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Vessel for stew”

What is the answer to “Vessel for stew” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CROCK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Vessel for stew”?

The answer CROCK contains 5 letters.

Was “Vessel for stew” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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