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“Fictional Heep”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fictional Heep”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter H
U ? ? ? H

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

U R I A H

The answer to “Fictional Heep” is URIAH

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 7, 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 U starts with

The clue “Fictional Heep” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is URIAH — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with H.

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 “Fictional Heep”

What is the answer to “Fictional Heep” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URIAH — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fictional Heep”?

The answer URIAH contains 5 letters.

Was “Fictional Heep” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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