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“Hemmed and __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hemmed and __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter D
H ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A W E D

The answer to “Hemmed and __” is HAWED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 20, 2025

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 H starts with

The clue “Hemmed and __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HAWED — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with D.

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 “Hemmed and __”

What is the answer to “Hemmed and __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HAWED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hemmed and __”?

The answer HAWED contains 5 letters.

Was “Hemmed and __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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