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“Not this or that”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not this or that”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter N
Last letter R
N ? ? ? ? ? R

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N E I T H E R

The answer to “Not this or that” is NEITHER

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jan 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Not this or that” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEITHER — a 7-letter word that begins with N and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Not this or that”

What is the answer to “Not this or that” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEITHER — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Not this or that”?

The answer NEITHER contains 7 letters.

Was “Not this or that” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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