“Mountaineering tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mountaineering tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 27, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I C E A X E

The answer to “Mountaineering tool” is ICEAXE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 4 67% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Mountaineering tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ICEAXE — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 2 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 “Mountaineering tool”

What is the answer to “Mountaineering tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ICEAXE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mountaineering tool”?

The answer ICEAXE contains 6 letters.

Was “Mountaineering tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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