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“__ and blood (kin)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ and blood (kin)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter H
F ? ? ? H

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F L E S H

The answer to “__ and blood (kin)” is FLESH

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “__ and blood (kin)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FLESH — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “__ and blood (kin)”

What is the answer to “__ and blood (kin)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FLESH — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ and blood (kin)”?

The answer FLESH contains 5 letters.

Was “__ and blood (kin)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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