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“Removed whiskers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Removed whiskers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S H A V E D

The answer to “Removed whiskers” is SHAVED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Removed whiskers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHAVED — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 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 “Removed whiskers”

What is the answer to “Removed whiskers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHAVED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Removed whiskers”?

The answer SHAVED contains 6 letters.

Was “Removed whiskers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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