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“Francis __ Key”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Francis __ Key”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, December 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S C O T T

The answer to “Francis __ Key” is SCOTT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Francis __ Key” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCOTT — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Francis __ Key”

What is the answer to “Francis __ Key” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCOTT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, December 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Francis __ Key”?

The answer SCOTT contains 5 letters.

Was “Francis __ Key” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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