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“__ arteries (hematic pair)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ arteries (hematic pair)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter L
R ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R E N A L

The answer to “__ arteries (hematic pair)” is RENAL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “__ arteries (hematic pair)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RENAL — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 “__ arteries (hematic pair)”

What is the answer to “__ arteries (hematic pair)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RENAL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ arteries (hematic pair)”?

The answer RENAL contains 5 letters.

Was “__ arteries (hematic pair)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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