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“Sort of shift”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sort of shift”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S A C K D R E S S

The answer to “Sort of shift” is SACKDRESS

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Jul 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 2 22% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Sort of shift” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SACKDRESS — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 7 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 “Sort of shift”

What is the answer to “Sort of shift” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SACKDRESS — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sort of shift”?

The answer SACKDRESS contains 9 letters.

Was “Sort of shift” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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