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“Attends to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Attends to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H E E D S

The answer to “Attends to” is HEEDS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Attends to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HEEDS — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

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 “Attends to”

What is the answer to “Attends to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HEEDS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Attends to”?

The answer HEEDS contains 5 letters.

Was “Attends to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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