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“Directs, in show biz slang”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Directs, in show biz slang”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H E L M S

The answer to “Directs, in show biz slang” is HELMS

Letters 5
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Published Jan 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Directs, in show biz slang” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HELMS — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Directs, in show biz slang”

What is the answer to “Directs, in show biz slang” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HELMS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Directs, in show biz slang”?

The answer HELMS contains 5 letters.

Was “Directs, in show biz slang” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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