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“Formerly possessed”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Formerly possessed”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter D
O ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O W N E D

The answer to “Formerly possessed” is OWNED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 22, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “Formerly possessed” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OWNED — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with D.

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 “Formerly possessed”

What is the answer to “Formerly possessed” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OWNED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Formerly possessed”?

The answer OWNED contains 5 letters.

Was “Formerly possessed” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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