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“Cobs with corn kernels”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cobs with corn kernels”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E A R S

The answer to “Cobs with corn kernels” is EARS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Cobs with corn kernels” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EARS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer EARS

EARS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Cobs with corn kernels”

What is the answer to “Cobs with corn kernels” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EARS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, May 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cobs with corn kernels”?

The answer EARS contains 4 letters.

Was “Cobs with corn kernels” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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