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“Gem in an oyster”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gem in an oyster”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter L
P ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P E A R L

The answer to “Gem in an oyster” is PEARL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 1, 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 P starts with

The clue “Gem in an oyster” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PEARL — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with L.

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.

Other clues with the answer PEARL

PEARL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Gem in an oyster”

What is the answer to “Gem in an oyster” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEARL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gem in an oyster”?

The answer PEARL contains 5 letters.

Was “Gem in an oyster” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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