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“Long brass instrument”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long brass instrument”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 13-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S L I D E T R O M B O N E

The answer to “Long brass instrument” is SLIDETROMBONE

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published May 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 13 positions
Vowels 5 38% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Long brass instrument” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLIDETROMBONE — a 13-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 8 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 brass instrument”

What is the answer to “Long brass instrument” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLIDETROMBONE — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Long brass instrument”?

The answer SLIDETROMBONE contains 13 letters.

Was “Long brass instrument” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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