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“Closest pal”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Closest pal”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

B E S T I E

The answer to “Closest pal” is BESTIE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Closest pal” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BESTIE — a 6-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Closest pal”

What is the answer to “Closest pal” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BESTIE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Closest pal”?

The answer BESTIE contains 6 letters.

Was “Closest pal” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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