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“Method of operation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Method of operation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter M
S ? ? ? ? M

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S Y S T E M

The answer to “Method of operation” is SYSTEM

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Dec 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Method of operation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SYSTEM — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with M.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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.

Other clues with the answer SYSTEM

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Frequently asked questions about “Method of operation”

What is the answer to “Method of operation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SYSTEM — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Method of operation”?

The answer SYSTEM contains 6 letters.

Was “Method of operation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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