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“Specialized subject matter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Specialized subject matter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A

A 9-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E S O T E R I C A

The answer to “Specialized subject matter” is ESOTERICA

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Jul 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 5 56% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Specialized subject matter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESOTERICA — a 9-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

This answer contains 5 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 “Specialized subject matter”

What is the answer to “Specialized subject matter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESOTERICA — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Specialized subject matter”?

The answer ESOTERICA contains 9 letters.

Was “Specialized subject matter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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