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“Atlantic and Pacific”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Atlantic and Pacific”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

O C E A N S

The answer to “Atlantic and Pacific” is OCEANS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “Atlantic and Pacific” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OCEANS — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 “Atlantic and Pacific”

What is the answer to “Atlantic and Pacific” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OCEANS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Atlantic and Pacific”?

The answer OCEANS contains 6 letters.

Was “Atlantic and Pacific” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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