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“Punditry in print”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Punditry in print”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O P E D S

The answer to “Punditry in print” is OPEDS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Punditry in print” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OPEDS — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Punditry in print”

What is the answer to “Punditry in print” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPEDS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Punditry in print”?

The answer OPEDS contains 5 letters.

Was “Punditry in print” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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