Crossword answer
SILICA
6 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen Newsday, September 20, 2026
Letter pattern
SILICA
Clues that lead to SILICA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Glass ingredient6NewsdaySep 20, 2026
Ceramics component6New York TimesFeb 12, 2026
Sand substance6Eugene ShefferJan 1, 2026
___ gel (moisture-absorbing stuff marked "Do not eat")6New York TimesAug 19, 2025
Quartz compound6New York TimesJul 27, 2025
A lot of sediment, one about to reveal constituent of sand6The IndependentOct 18, 2024
About SILICA in crosswords
SILICA is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Glass ingredient” in the Newsday crossword on September 20, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
REFORMImprove
INDENTSet right?
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ERRANTOff-target
STEERSTakes the helm
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
SLEEPYDrowsy
Every appearance of SILICA (7)
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Sep 20, 2026
Glass ingredient · Newsday · Down
Feb 12, 2026
Ceramics component · New York Times · 63 Across
Jan 1, 2026
Sand substance · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Aug 19, 2025
___ gel (moisture-absorbing stuff marked "Do not eat") · New York Times · 47 Down
Jul 27, 2025
Quartz compound · New York Times · 21 Down
May 31, 2025
Sand substance · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Oct 18, 2024
A lot of sediment, one about to reveal constituent of sand · The Independent · 23 Down