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“Party with a pinata”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Party with a pinata”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter F
Last letter A
F ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

F I E S T A

The answer to “Party with a pinata” is FIESTA

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Party with a pinata” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FIESTA — a 6-letter word that begins with F and ends with A.

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 “Party with a pinata”

What is the answer to “Party with a pinata” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FIESTA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Party with a pinata”?

The answer FIESTA contains 6 letters.

Was “Party with a pinata” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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