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“Days of yore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Days of yore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O L D T I M E S

The answer to “Days of yore” is OLDTIMES

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Apr 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Days of yore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OLDTIMES — a 8-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Days of yore”

What is the answer to “Days of yore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OLDTIMES — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Days of yore”?

The answer OLDTIMES contains 8 letters.

Was “Days of yore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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