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“Brainy group”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brainy group”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M E N S A

The answer to “Brainy group” is MENSA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Brainy group” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MENSA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

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 “Brainy group”

What is the answer to “Brainy group” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MENSA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Brainy group”?

The answer MENSA contains 5 letters.

Was “Brainy group” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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