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“Fine black wood”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fine black wood”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E B O N Y

The answer to “Fine black wood” is EBONY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 3, 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 E starts with

The clue “Fine black wood” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EBONY — a 5-letter word that begins with E 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 “Fine black wood”

What is the answer to “Fine black wood” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EBONY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fine black wood”?

The answer EBONY contains 5 letters.

Was “Fine black wood” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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