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“Sawlike chain”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sawlike chain”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S I E R R A

The answer to “Sawlike chain” is SIERRA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Nov 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Sawlike chain” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SIERRA — a 6-letter word that begins with S 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 “Sawlike chain”

What is the answer to “Sawlike chain” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SIERRA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sawlike chain”?

The answer SIERRA contains 6 letters.

Was “Sawlike chain” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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