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“Lunar plains”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lunar plains”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M A R I A

The answer to “Lunar plains” is MARIA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Lunar plains” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MARIA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 “Lunar plains”

What is the answer to “Lunar plains” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MARIA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lunar plains”?

The answer MARIA contains 5 letters.

Was “Lunar plains” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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