“Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 10, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 10
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 10-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H I N D U C A S T E

The answer to “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution” is HINDUCASTE

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jan 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HINDUCASTE — a 10-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution”

What is the answer to “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HINDUCASTE — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution”?

The answer HINDUCASTE contains 10 letters.

Was “Beneficiary of "special provisions" in the Indian Constitution” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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