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“Mideast bishops”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mideast bishops”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A B B A S

The answer to “Mideast bishops” is ABBAS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Mideast bishops” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 30, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABBAS — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Mideast bishops”

What is the answer to “Mideast bishops” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABBAS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mideast bishops”?

The answer ABBAS contains 5 letters.

Was “Mideast bishops” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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