“Postal machine”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Postal machine”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 31, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S O R T E R

The answer to “Postal machine” is SORTER

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jan 31, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Postal machine” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 31, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SORTER — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Postal machine”

What is the answer to “Postal machine” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SORTER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Postal machine”?

The answer SORTER contains 6 letters.

Was “Postal machine” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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