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“Obsessive hobbyists”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Obsessive hobbyists”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter N
Last letter S
N ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N E R D S

The answer to “Obsessive hobbyists” is NERDS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 26, 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 N starts with

The clue “Obsessive hobbyists” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NERDS — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with S.

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 “Obsessive hobbyists”

What is the answer to “Obsessive hobbyists” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NERDS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Obsessive hobbyists”?

The answer NERDS contains 5 letters.

Was “Obsessive hobbyists” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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