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“Kin to Helen”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Kin to Helen”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E L A I N E

The answer to “Kin to Helen” is ELAINE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 4 67% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Kin to Helen” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELAINE — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Kin to Helen”

What is the answer to “Kin to Helen” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELAINE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Kin to Helen”?

The answer ELAINE contains 6 letters.

Was “Kin to Helen” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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