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“Muscle spasm”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Muscle spasm”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? ? P

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C R A M P

The answer to “Muscle spasm” is CRAMP

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Muscle spasm” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CRAMP — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Muscle spasm”

What is the answer to “Muscle spasm” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CRAMP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Muscle spasm”?

The answer CRAMP contains 5 letters.

Was “Muscle spasm” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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