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“Mecca native”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mecca native”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter I
S ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S A U D I

The answer to “Mecca native” is SAUDI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Mecca native” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAUDI — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with I.

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 “Mecca native”

What is the answer to “Mecca native” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAUDI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mecca native”?

The answer SAUDI contains 5 letters.

Was “Mecca native” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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