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“__-link fence”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__-link fence”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter N
C ? ? ? N

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

C H A I N

The answer to “__-link fence” is CHAIN

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 14, 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 C starts with

The clue “__-link fence” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CHAIN — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with N.

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 “__-link fence”

What is the answer to “__-link fence” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHAIN — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__-link fence”?

The answer CHAIN contains 5 letters.

Was “__-link fence” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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