“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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The Answer
The answer to “What an iron often presses” is CREASE
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently 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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