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“Hocus-__ (magic word)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hocus-__ (magic word)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P O C U S

The answer to “Hocus-__ (magic word)” is POCUS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 1, 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 P starts with

The clue “Hocus-__ (magic word)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is POCUS — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

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 “Hocus-__ (magic word)”

What is the answer to “Hocus-__ (magic word)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POCUS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hocus-__ (magic word)”?

The answer POCUS contains 5 letters.

Was “Hocus-__ (magic word)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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