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“Snake-shaped letters”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Snake-shaped letters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E S S E S

The answer to “Snake-shaped letters” is ESSES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Snake-shaped letters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESSES — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Snake-shaped letters”

What is the answer to “Snake-shaped letters” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESSES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Snake-shaped letters”?

The answer ESSES contains 5 letters.

Was “Snake-shaped letters” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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