“Pining for a sweetheart”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pining for a sweetheart”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 7, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter L
Last letter K
L ? ? ? ? ? ? K

A 8-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

L O V E S I C K

The answer to “Pining for a sweetheart” is LOVESICK

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Jan 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Pining for a sweetheart” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOVESICK — a 8-letter word that begins with L and ends with K.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Pining for a sweetheart”

What is the answer to “Pining for a sweetheart” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOVESICK — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pining for a sweetheart”?

The answer LOVESICK contains 8 letters.

Was “Pining for a sweetheart” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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