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“Long-answer test question”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long-answer test question”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E S S A Y

The answer to “Long-answer test question” is ESSAY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 24, 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 E starts with

The clue “Long-answer test question” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESSAY — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

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 “Long-answer test question”

What is the answer to “Long-answer test question” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESSAY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Long-answer test question”?

The answer ESSAY contains 5 letters.

Was “Long-answer test question” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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