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“Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E R E S A

The answer to “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)” is TERESA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TERESA — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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.

Other clues with the answer TERESA

TERESA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)”

What is the answer to “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TERESA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)”?

The answer TERESA contains 6 letters.

Was “Mother __ (Peace Prize nun)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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