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“Elephant tusk material”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Elephant tusk material”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter Y
I ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I V O R Y

The answer to “Elephant tusk material” is IVORY

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Elephant tusk material” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IVORY — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 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 “Elephant tusk material”

What is the answer to “Elephant tusk material” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IVORY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Elephant tusk material”?

The answer IVORY contains 5 letters.

Was “Elephant tusk material” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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