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“Oklahoma city”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Oklahoma city”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T U L S A

The answer to “Oklahoma city” is TULSA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Oklahoma city” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TULSA — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Oklahoma city”

What is the answer to “Oklahoma city” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TULSA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Oklahoma city”?

The answer TULSA contains 5 letters.

Was “Oklahoma city” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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