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“Ferry stops, at times”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ferry stops, at times”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I S L E S

The answer to “Ferry stops, at times” is ISLES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Ferry stops, at times” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ISLES — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer ISLES

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Frequently asked questions about “Ferry stops, at times”

What is the answer to “Ferry stops, at times” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISLES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ferry stops, at times”?

The answer ISLES contains 5 letters.

Was “Ferry stops, at times” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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