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“C student at work”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “C student at work”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter R
C ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C O D E R

The answer to “C student at work” is CODER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 24, 2026

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 C starts with

The clue “C student at work” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CODER — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

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 “C student at work”

What is the answer to “C student at work” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CODER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “C student at work”?

The answer CODER contains 5 letters.

Was “C student at work” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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