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“Seaside barriers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Seaside barriers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

D I K E S

The answer to “Seaside barriers” is DIKES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Seaside barriers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DIKES — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Seaside barriers”

What is the answer to “Seaside barriers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DIKES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Seaside barriers”?

The answer DIKES contains 5 letters.

Was “Seaside barriers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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