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“__ Khan (Kipling tiger)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S H E R E

The answer to “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)” is SHERE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHERE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 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 “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)”

What is the answer to “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHERE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)”?

The answer SHERE contains 5 letters.

Was “__ Khan (Kipling tiger)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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