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“Sign before Libra”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sign before Libra”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter V
Last letter O
V ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

V I R G O

The answer to “Sign before Libra” is VIRGO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 24, 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 V starts with

The clue “Sign before Libra” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is VIRGO — a 5-letter word that begins with V and ends with O.

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 “Sign before Libra”

What is the answer to “Sign before Libra” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VIRGO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sign before Libra”?

The answer VIRGO contains 5 letters.

Was “Sign before Libra” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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