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“Dorothy and Auntie Em”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dorothy and Auntie Em”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter K
Last letter S
K ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

K A N S A N S

The answer to “Dorothy and Auntie Em” is KANSANS

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jul 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Dorothy and Auntie Em” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is KANSANS — a 7-letter word that begins with K and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Dorothy and Auntie Em”

What is the answer to “Dorothy and Auntie Em” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KANSANS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Dorothy and Auntie Em”?

The answer KANSANS contains 7 letters.

Was “Dorothy and Auntie Em” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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