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“Chilling thing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chilling thing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? ? ? R

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S P E C T E R

The answer to “Chilling thing” is SPECTER

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Dec 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Chilling thing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPECTER — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Chilling thing”

What is the answer to “Chilling thing” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPECTER — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Chilling thing”?

The answer SPECTER contains 7 letters.

Was “Chilling thing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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