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“Shrubby tracts”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shrubby tracts”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H E A T H S

The answer to “Shrubby tracts” is HEATHS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Nov 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Shrubby tracts” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HEATHS — a 6-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Shrubby tracts”

What is the answer to “Shrubby tracts” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HEATHS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, November 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Shrubby tracts”?

The answer HEATHS contains 6 letters.

Was “Shrubby tracts” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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