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“Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter F
O ? ? ? F

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O N O F F

The answer to “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers” is ONOFF

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ONOFF — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with F.

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 “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers”

What is the answer to “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ONOFF — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers”?

The answer ONOFF contains 5 letters.

Was “Pair alternating in the five longest Across answers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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