“Aetna alternative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Aetna alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 14, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter H
Last letter A
H ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H U M A N A

The answer to “Aetna alternative” is HUMANA

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Aetna alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HUMANA — a 6-letter word that begins with H and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 “Aetna alternative”

What is the answer to “Aetna alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HUMANA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Aetna alternative”?

The answer HUMANA contains 6 letters.

Was “Aetna alternative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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