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“Boxing match site”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Boxing match site”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A R E N A

The answer to “Boxing match site” is ARENA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Dec 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Boxing match site” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARENA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 ARENA

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Frequently asked questions about “Boxing match site”

What is the answer to “Boxing match site” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARENA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Boxing match site”?

The answer ARENA contains 5 letters.

Was “Boxing match site” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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