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“Hole to fill”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hole to fill”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter O
Last letter T
O ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O P E N S L O T

The answer to “Hole to fill” is OPENSLOT

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Aug 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Hole to fill” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OPENSLOT — a 8-letter word that begins with O and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Hole to fill”

What is the answer to “Hole to fill” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPENSLOT — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hole to fill”?

The answer OPENSLOT contains 8 letters.

Was “Hole to fill” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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