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“Eels in sushi bars”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Eels in sushi bars”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter I
U ? ? ? I

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U N A G I

The answer to “Eels in sushi bars” is UNAGI

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 6, 2025

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 U starts with

The clue “Eels in sushi bars” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 6, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UNAGI — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with I.

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 “Eels in sushi bars”

What is the answer to “Eels in sushi bars” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNAGI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Eels in sushi bars”?

The answer UNAGI contains 5 letters.

Was “Eels in sushi bars” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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