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“Group affirmation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Group affirmation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter Y
Last letter O
Y ? ? ? ? ? O

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

Y E S W E D O

The answer to “Group affirmation” is YESWEDO

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Aug 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter Y starts with

The clue “Group affirmation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is YESWEDO — a 7-letter word that begins with Y and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Group affirmation”

What is the answer to “Group affirmation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YESWEDO — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Group affirmation”?

The answer YESWEDO contains 7 letters.

Was “Group affirmation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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