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“Expert in the occult”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Expert in the occult”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter M
Last letter C
M ? ? ? ? C

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M Y S T I C

The answer to “Expert in the occult” is MYSTIC

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Expert in the occult” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MYSTIC — a 6-letter word that begins with M and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 “Expert in the occult”

What is the answer to “Expert in the occult” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MYSTIC — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Expert in the occult”?

The answer MYSTIC contains 6 letters.

Was “Expert in the occult” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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