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“Research funders”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Research funders”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G R A N T S

The answer to “Research funders” is GRANTS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Research funders” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GRANTS — a 6-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 “Research funders”

What is the answer to “Research funders” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRANTS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Research funders”?

The answer GRANTS contains 6 letters.

Was “Research funders” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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