“It's not occidental”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “It's not occidental”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 13, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “It's not occidental” is EASTERN
Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “It's not occidental” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EASTERN — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.
This answer contains 3 vowels 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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Saturday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “It's not occidental”
What is the answer to “It's not occidental” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is EASTERN — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “It's not occidental”?
The answer EASTERN contains 7 letters.
Was “It's not occidental” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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