“Instrumental accessory”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Instrumental accessory”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 28, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 8
First letter O
Last letter D
O ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O B O E R E E D

The answer to “Instrumental accessory” is OBOEREED

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Aug 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 8 positions
Vowels 5 63% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Instrumental accessory” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OBOEREED — a 8-letter word that begins with O and ends with D.

This answer contains 5 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 “Instrumental accessory”

What is the answer to “Instrumental accessory” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OBOEREED — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Instrumental accessory”?

The answer OBOEREED contains 8 letters.

Was “Instrumental accessory” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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