Crossword clue
“Nearly boil”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCALDLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Nearly boil” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 28, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Nearly boil” clue?+
The answer is SCALD (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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