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“Drop collectors”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Drop collectors”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 12-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P L U V I O M E T E R S

The answer to “Drop collectors” is PLUVIOMETERS

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Mar 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 12 positions
Vowels 5 42% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Drop collectors” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PLUVIOMETERS — a 12-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 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 “Drop collectors”

What is the answer to “Drop collectors” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PLUVIOMETERS — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Drop collectors”?

The answer PLUVIOMETERS contains 12 letters.

Was “Drop collectors” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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