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“Hose twists”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hose twists”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter S
K ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

K I N K S

The answer to “Hose twists” is KINKS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Hose twists” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is KINKS — a 5-letter word that begins with K 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 “Hose twists”

What is the answer to “Hose twists” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KINKS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hose twists”?

The answer KINKS contains 5 letters.

Was “Hose twists” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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