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“Cynical folks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cynical folks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 8-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S K E P T I C S

The answer to “Cynical folks” is SKEPTICS

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Nov 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Cynical folks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SKEPTICS — a 8-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 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 “Cynical folks”

What is the answer to “Cynical folks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SKEPTICS — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cynical folks”?

The answer SKEPTICS contains 8 letters.

Was “Cynical folks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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