___ Newton (cookie ... or is it fruit and cake?) Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“___ Newton (cookie ... or is it fruit and cake?)”
THE ANSWER
FIG
The answer to “___ Newton (cookie ... or is it fruit and cake?)” is FIG.
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NYT Midi June 11 2026FIGFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “___ Newton (cookie ... or is it fruit and cake?)” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on June 11 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Fig in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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