Crossword clue

“Iron __ (rust)”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OXIDE
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Iron __ (rust)” ran in the Newsday Crossword on June 22, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Iron __ (rust)” clue?+

The answer is OXIDE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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