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“Bookcase fastener”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bookcase fastener”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter W
S ? ? ? W

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S C R E W

The answer to “Bookcase fastener” is SCREW

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 29, 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 S starts with

The clue “Bookcase fastener” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCREW — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with W.

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.

Other clues with the answer SCREW

SCREW has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bookcase fastener”

What is the answer to “Bookcase fastener” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCREW — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bookcase fastener”?

The answer SCREW contains 5 letters.

Was “Bookcase fastener” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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