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“Southern citrus center”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Southern citrus center”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter A
O ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O C A L A

The answer to “Southern citrus center” is OCALA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Southern citrus center” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OCALA — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Southern citrus center”

What is the answer to “Southern citrus center” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OCALA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Southern citrus center”?

The answer OCALA contains 5 letters.

Was “Southern citrus center” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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