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“Royal pains”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Royal pains”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P E S T S

The answer to “Royal pains” is PESTS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Royal pains” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PESTS — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Royal pains”

What is the answer to “Royal pains” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PESTS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Royal pains”?

The answer PESTS contains 5 letters.

Was “Royal pains” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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