“Sold to a hock shop”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sold to a hock shop”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 14, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P A W N E D

The answer to “Sold to a hock shop” is PAWNED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “Sold to a hock shop” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PAWNED — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

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 “Sold to a hock shop”

What is the answer to “Sold to a hock shop” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PAWNED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sold to a hock shop”?

The answer PAWNED contains 6 letters.

Was “Sold to a hock shop” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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