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“Chitchat about the past”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chitchat about the past”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S W A P S T O R I E S

The answer to “Chitchat about the past” is SWAPSTORIES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Chitchat about the past” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SWAPSTORIES — a 11-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Chitchat about the past”

What is the answer to “Chitchat about the past” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SWAPSTORIES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Chitchat about the past”?

The answer SWAPSTORIES contains 11 letters.

Was “Chitchat about the past” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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