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“Yellow citrus fruits”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Yellow citrus fruits”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, December 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L E M O N S

The answer to “Yellow citrus fruits” is LEMONS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Dec 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Yellow citrus fruits” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEMONS — a 6-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Yellow citrus fruits”

What is the answer to “Yellow citrus fruits” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEMONS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, December 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Yellow citrus fruits”?

The answer LEMONS contains 6 letters.

Was “Yellow citrus fruits” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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