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“Drop __ to (write to)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Drop __ to (write to)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I N E

The answer to “Drop __ to (write to)” is ALINE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Drop __ to (write to)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALINE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Drop __ to (write to)”

What is the answer to “Drop __ to (write to)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALINE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Drop __ to (write to)”?

The answer ALINE contains 5 letters.

Was “Drop __ to (write to)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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