“Small circle of meteorologists”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Small circle of meteorologists”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 25, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D E G R E E

The answer to “Small circle of meteorologists” is DEGREE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Small circle of meteorologists” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEGREE — a 6-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Small circle of meteorologists”

What is the answer to “Small circle of meteorologists” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEGREE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Small circle of meteorologists”?

The answer DEGREE contains 6 letters.

Was “Small circle of meteorologists” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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