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“Michigan neighbor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Michigan neighbor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D E F E N S E

The answer to “Michigan neighbor” is DEFENSE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Sep 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Michigan neighbor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEFENSE — a 7-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Michigan neighbor”

What is the answer to “Michigan neighbor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEFENSE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Michigan neighbor”?

The answer DEFENSE contains 7 letters.

Was “Michigan neighbor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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