“Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 11, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter N
Last letter A
N ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N E G R A

The answer to “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)” is NEGRA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 11, 2025

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 N starts with

The clue “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEGRA — a 5-letter word that begins with N 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 “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)”

What is the answer to “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEGRA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)”?

The answer NEGRA contains 5 letters.

Was “Oveja __ (black sheep: Sp.)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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