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“Word after soup or spray”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Word after soup or spray”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter N
C ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

C A N

The answer to “Word after soup or spray” is CAN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Word after soup or spray” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CAN — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 CAN

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Frequently asked questions about “Word after soup or spray”

What is the answer to “Word after soup or spray” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CAN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, November 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Word after soup or spray”?

The answer CAN contains 3 letters.

Was “Word after soup or spray” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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