“Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 28, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M O T H E R S

The answer to “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)” is MOTHERS

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jun 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOTHERS — a 7-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)”

What is the answer to “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOTHERS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)”?

The answer MOTHERS contains 7 letters.

Was “Founding __ (Abigail Adams et al.)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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