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“Holiday after Lent”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Holiday after Lent”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E A S T E R

The answer to “Holiday after Lent” is EASTER

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Holiday after Lent” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EASTER — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “Holiday after Lent”

What is the answer to “Holiday after Lent” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EASTER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Holiday after Lent”?

The answer EASTER contains 6 letters.

Was “Holiday after Lent” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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