“Part of a sock”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Part of a sock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 21, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A N K L E

The answer to “Part of a sock” is ANKLE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 21, 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 A starts with

The clue “Part of a sock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANKLE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 “Part of a sock”

What is the answer to “Part of a sock” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANKLE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Part of a sock”?

The answer ANKLE contains 5 letters.

Was “Part of a sock” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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