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“Sore subjects”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sore subjects”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A C H E S

The answer to “Sore subjects” is ACHES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 14, 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 A starts with

The clue “Sore subjects” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACHES — a 5-letter word that begins with A 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.

Other clues with the answer ACHES

ACHES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Has sore muscles” May 19, 2026 “Has painful muscles” Feb 23, 2026 “Could use a massage” Jan 28, 2026 “Has sore muscles” Jan 26, 2026 “Yearnings” Oct 12, 2025 “Has sore muscles” Apr 29, 2025 “Needs a massage” Jan 22, 2025

More clues from the February 14, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Sore subjects”

What is the answer to “Sore subjects” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACHES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sore subjects”?

The answer ACHES contains 5 letters.

Was “Sore subjects” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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