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“Puzo novel”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Puzo novel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter A
O ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O M E R T A

The answer to “Puzo novel” is OMERTA

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Nov 21, 2025

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 O starts with

The clue “Puzo novel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OMERTA — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with A.

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 “Puzo novel”

What is the answer to “Puzo novel” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OMERTA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Puzo novel”?

The answer OMERTA contains 6 letters.

Was “Puzo novel” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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