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“Wheaty side dish”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wheaty side dish”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter O
F ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

F A R R O

The answer to “Wheaty side dish” is FARRO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Wheaty side dish” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FARRO — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with O.

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 “Wheaty side dish”

What is the answer to “Wheaty side dish” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FARRO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wheaty side dish”?

The answer FARRO contains 5 letters.

Was “Wheaty side dish” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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