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“Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter B
A ? ? B

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A H A B

The answer to “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale” is AHAB

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is AHAB — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with B.

This answer contains 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale”

What is the answer to “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AHAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale”?

The answer AHAB contains 4 letters.

Was “Chapter 28 of an 1850s nautical tale” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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