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“Crete's highest pt.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Crete's highest pt.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M T I D A

The answer to “Crete's highest pt.” is MTIDA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Crete's highest pt.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MTIDA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 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 “Crete's highest pt.”

What is the answer to “Crete's highest pt.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MTIDA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Crete's highest pt.”?

The answer MTIDA contains 5 letters.

Was “Crete's highest pt.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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