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“Sharp blows”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sharp blows”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S W A T S

The answer to “Sharp blows” is SWATS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 28, 2025

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 S starts with

The clue “Sharp blows” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SWATS — a 5-letter word that begins with S 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 “Sharp blows”

What is the answer to “Sharp blows” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SWATS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sharp blows”?

The answer SWATS contains 5 letters.

Was “Sharp blows” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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