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“Gardeners may work on them”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gardeners may work on them”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter S
K ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

K N E E S

The answer to “Gardeners may work on them” is KNEES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Gardeners may work on them” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is KNEES — a 5-letter word that begins with K 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 “Gardeners may work on them”

What is the answer to “Gardeners may work on them” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KNEES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gardeners may work on them”?

The answer KNEES contains 5 letters.

Was “Gardeners may work on them” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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