“Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 10, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

G A E L S

The answer to “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants” is GAELS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 10, 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 G starts with

The clue “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GAELS — a 5-letter word that begins with G 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 “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants”

What is the answer to “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GAELS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants”?

The answer GAELS contains 5 letters.

Was “Some of the earliest Nova Scotia immigrants” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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