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“Harry Potter film props”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Harry Potter film props”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

W A N D S

The answer to “Harry Potter film props” is WANDS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Harry Potter film props” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WANDS — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Harry Potter film props”

What is the answer to “Harry Potter film props” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WANDS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Harry Potter film props”?

The answer WANDS contains 5 letters.

Was “Harry Potter film props” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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