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“Firehouse annoyance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Firehouse annoyance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter F
Last letter M
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? M

A 10-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

F A L S E A L A R M

The answer to “Firehouse annoyance” is FALSEALARM

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published May 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Firehouse annoyance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FALSEALARM — a 10-letter word that begins with F and ends with M.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Firehouse annoyance”

What is the answer to “Firehouse annoyance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FALSEALARM — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Firehouse annoyance”?

The answer FALSEALARM contains 10 letters.

Was “Firehouse annoyance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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