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“Alpine neighbors”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Alpine neighbors”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A P E N N I N E S

The answer to “Alpine neighbors” is APENNINES

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published May 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Alpine neighbors” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is APENNINES — a 9-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Alpine neighbors”

What is the answer to “Alpine neighbors” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APENNINES — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Alpine neighbors”?

The answer APENNINES contains 9 letters.

Was “Alpine neighbors” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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