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“Mother of Hermes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mother of Hermes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M A I A

The answer to “Mother of Hermes” is MAIA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Mother of Hermes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MAIA — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Mother of Hermes”

What is the answer to “Mother of Hermes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MAIA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mother of Hermes”?

The answer MAIA contains 4 letters.

Was “Mother of Hermes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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