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“Maze marking”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Maze marking”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S T A R T

The answer to “Maze marking” is START

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Maze marking” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is START — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Maze marking”

What is the answer to “Maze marking” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is START — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Maze marking”?

The answer START contains 5 letters.

Was “Maze marking” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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