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“"It's the end of __"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"It's the end of __"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A N E R A

The answer to “"It's the end of __"” is ANERA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “"It's the end of __"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANERA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer ANERA

ANERA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “"It's the end of __"”

What is the answer to “"It's the end of __"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANERA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"It's the end of __"”?

The answer ANERA contains 5 letters.

Was “"It's the end of __"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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