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“Hanger hangout”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hanger hangout”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C L O S E T

The answer to “Hanger hangout” is CLOSET

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Hanger hangout” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CLOSET — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Hanger hangout”

What is the answer to “Hanger hangout” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CLOSET — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hanger hangout”?

The answer CLOSET contains 6 letters.

Was “Hanger hangout” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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