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“Former nonfliers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former nonfliers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

D O D O S

The answer to “Former nonfliers” is DODOS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Former nonfliers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DODOS — a 5-letter word that begins with D 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Former nonfliers”

What is the answer to “Former nonfliers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DODOS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Former nonfliers”?

The answer DODOS contains 5 letters.

Was “Former nonfliers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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