“Prep school for both Bushes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Prep school for both Bushes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 28, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? ? ? ? R

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A N D O V E R

The answer to “Prep school for both Bushes” is ANDOVER

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Aug 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Prep school for both Bushes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANDOVER — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “Prep school for both Bushes”

What is the answer to “Prep school for both Bushes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANDOVER — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Prep school for both Bushes”?

The answer ANDOVER contains 7 letters.

Was “Prep school for both Bushes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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