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“Practice figure”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Practice figure”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter M
Last letter O
M ? ? ? ? O

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M E D I C O

The answer to “Practice figure” is MEDICO

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Mar 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Practice figure” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MEDICO — a 6-letter word that begins with M and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 “Practice figure”

What is the answer to “Practice figure” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MEDICO — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Practice figure”?

The answer MEDICO contains 6 letters.

Was “Practice figure” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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