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“Newspaper opinion piece”

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

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E S S A Y

The answer to “Newspaper opinion piece” is ESSAY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Newspaper opinion piece” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESSAY — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 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 ESSAY

ESSAY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Newspaper opinion piece”

What is the answer to “Newspaper opinion piece” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Newspaper opinion piece”?

The answer ESSAY contains 5 letters.

Was “Newspaper opinion piece” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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