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“Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? ? ? M

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A U N T E M

The answer to “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative” is AUNTEM

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Mar 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AUNTEM — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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's Wizard of Oz relative”

What is the answer to “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AUNTEM — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative”?

The answer AUNTEM contains 6 letters.

Was “Dorothy's Wizard of Oz relative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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