“Shelley or Keats”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shelley or Keats”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 2, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter T
O ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O D I S T

The answer to “Shelley or Keats” is ODIST

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 2, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “Shelley or Keats” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ODIST — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with T.

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 “Shelley or Keats”

What is the answer to “Shelley or Keats” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ODIST — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shelley or Keats”?

The answer ODIST contains 5 letters.

Was “Shelley or Keats” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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