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“How long a minute is”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “How long a minute is”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 12-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S I X T Y S E C O N D S

The answer to “How long a minute is” is SIXTYSECONDS

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Feb 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 3 25% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “How long a minute is” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SIXTYSECONDS — a 12-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 9 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 “How long a minute is”

What is the answer to “How long a minute is” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SIXTYSECONDS — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “How long a minute is”?

The answer SIXTYSECONDS contains 12 letters.

Was “How long a minute is” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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