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“Space under a desk”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Space under a desk”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter K
Last letter E
K ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 8-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

K N E E H O L E

The answer to “Space under a desk” is KNEEHOLE

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Oct 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Space under a desk” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is KNEEHOLE — a 8-letter word that begins with K and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 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 “Space under a desk”

What is the answer to “Space under a desk” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KNEEHOLE — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Space under a desk”?

The answer KNEEHOLE contains 8 letters.

Was “Space under a desk” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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