“What an iron often presses”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What an iron often presses”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C R E A S E

The answer to “What an iron often presses” is CREASE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “What an iron often presses” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CREASE — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “What an iron often presses”

What is the answer to “What an iron often presses” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CREASE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What an iron often presses”?

The answer CREASE contains 6 letters.

Was “What an iron often presses” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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