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“Kid lit environmentalist”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Kid lit environmentalist”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter X
L ? ? ? X

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L O R A X

The answer to “Kid lit environmentalist” is LORAX

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Kid lit environmentalist” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LORAX — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with X.

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 “Kid lit environmentalist”

What is the answer to “Kid lit environmentalist” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LORAX — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Kid lit environmentalist”?

The answer LORAX contains 5 letters.

Was “Kid lit environmentalist” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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