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“Post for an usher”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Post for an usher”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A I S L E

The answer to “Post for an usher” is AISLE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Post for an usher” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AISLE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Post for an usher”

What is the answer to “Post for an usher” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AISLE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Post for an usher”?

The answer AISLE contains 5 letters.

Was “Post for an usher” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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