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“Desert havens”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Desert havens”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O A S E S

The answer to “Desert havens” is OASES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Desert havens” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OASES — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 OASES

OASES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Desert havens”

What is the answer to “Desert havens” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OASES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Desert havens”?

The answer OASES contains 5 letters.

Was “Desert havens” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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