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“Muse of comedy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Muse of comedy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 28, 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 Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T H A L I A

The answer to “Muse of comedy” is THALIA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 28, 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 “Muse of comedy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is THALIA — 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Muse of comedy”

What is the answer to “Muse of comedy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THALIA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Muse of comedy”?

The answer THALIA contains 6 letters.

Was “Muse of comedy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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