“Sounds from fans”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sounds from fans”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 25, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

W H I R S

The answer to “Sounds from fans” is WHIRS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Sounds from fans” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is WHIRS — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Sounds from fans”

What is the answer to “Sounds from fans” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WHIRS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, July 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sounds from fans”?

The answer WHIRS contains 5 letters.

Was “Sounds from fans” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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