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“Pointy things thrown in pubs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pointy things thrown in pubs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

D A R T S

The answer to “Pointy things thrown in pubs” is DARTS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Pointy things thrown in pubs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 29, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DARTS — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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.

Other clues with the answer DARTS

DARTS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Pointy things thrown in pubs”

What is the answer to “Pointy things thrown in pubs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DARTS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pointy things thrown in pubs”?

The answer DARTS contains 5 letters.

Was “Pointy things thrown in pubs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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