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“Pentagons in ballparks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pentagons in ballparks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

H O M E P L A T E S

The answer to “Pentagons in ballparks” is HOMEPLATES

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Mar 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Pentagons in ballparks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOMEPLATES — a 10-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Pentagons in ballparks”

What is the answer to “Pentagons in ballparks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOMEPLATES — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pentagons in ballparks”?

The answer HOMEPLATES contains 10 letters.

Was “Pentagons in ballparks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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