“Descriptor of two South American countries”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Descriptor of two South American countries”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 8, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter D
I ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

I N L A N D

The answer to “Descriptor of two South American countries” is INLAND

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Descriptor of two South American countries” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is INLAND — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Descriptor of two South American countries”

What is the answer to “Descriptor of two South American countries” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INLAND — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Descriptor of two South American countries”?

The answer INLAND contains 6 letters.

Was “Descriptor of two South American countries” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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