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“Mercury or Mars”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mercury or Mars”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P L A N E T

The answer to “Mercury or Mars” is PLANET

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Aug 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Mercury or Mars” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PLANET — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Mercury or Mars”

What is the answer to “Mercury or Mars” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PLANET — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mercury or Mars”?

The answer PLANET contains 6 letters.

Was “Mercury or Mars” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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