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“Broken records, often”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Broken records, often”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S H A R D S

The answer to “Broken records, often” is SHARDS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Broken records, often” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHARDS — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 “Broken records, often”

What is the answer to “Broken records, often” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHARDS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Broken records, often”?

The answer SHARDS contains 6 letters.

Was “Broken records, often” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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