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“Funds borrowed”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Funds borrowed”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L O A N S

The answer to “Funds borrowed” is LOANS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 15, 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 L starts with

The clue “Funds borrowed” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOANS — a 5-letter word that begins with L 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 “Funds borrowed”

What is the answer to “Funds borrowed” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOANS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Funds borrowed”?

The answer LOANS contains 5 letters.

Was “Funds borrowed” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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