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“Moog instrument, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Moog instrument, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter H
S ? ? ? H

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S Y N T H

The answer to “Moog instrument, for short” is SYNTH

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Moog instrument, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SYNTH — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with H.

This answer contains 0 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Moog instrument, for short”

What is the answer to “Moog instrument, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SYNTH — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Moog instrument, for short”?

The answer SYNTH contains 5 letters.

Was “Moog instrument, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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