“Raise with a crane”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Raise with a crane”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 17, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Raise with a crane” is HOIST
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Raise with a crane” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOIST — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with T.
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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Raise with a crane”
What is the answer to “Raise with a crane” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is HOIST — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Raise with a crane”?
The answer HOIST contains 5 letters.
Was “Raise with a crane” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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