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“Informal specialty”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Informal specialty”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter G
T ? ? ? G

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T H I N G

The answer to “Informal specialty” is THING

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Informal specialty” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is THING — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with G.

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 “Informal specialty”

What is the answer to “Informal specialty” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THING — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Informal specialty”?

The answer THING contains 5 letters.

Was “Informal specialty” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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