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“Skunky essence”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Skunky essence”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter R
F ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

F E T O R

The answer to “Skunky essence” is FETOR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 13, 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 F starts with

The clue “Skunky essence” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FETOR — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with R.

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 “Skunky essence”

What is the answer to “Skunky essence” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FETOR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Skunky essence”?

The answer FETOR contains 5 letters.

Was “Skunky essence” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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