“Outer space, essentially”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Outer space, essentially”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter V
Last letter M
V ? ? ? ? M

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

V A C U U M

The answer to “Outer space, essentially” is VACUUM

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jan 12, 2025

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 V starts with

The clue “Outer space, essentially” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VACUUM — a 6-letter word that begins with V and ends with M.

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 “Outer space, essentially”

What is the answer to “Outer space, essentially” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VACUUM — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Outer space, essentially”?

The answer VACUUM contains 6 letters.

Was “Outer space, essentially” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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