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“Southwest Asians”

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

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter Q
Last letter S
Q ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

Q A T A R I S

The answer to “Southwest Asians” is QATARIS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter Q starts with

The clue “Southwest Asians” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is QATARIS — a 7-letter word that begins with Q and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Southwest Asians”

What is the answer to “Southwest Asians” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is QATARIS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Southwest Asians”?

The answer QATARIS contains 7 letters.

Was “Southwest Asians” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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