“Speck of land in an ocean”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Speck of land in an ocean”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 12, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Speck of land in an ocean” is ISLE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Speck of land in an ocean” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.
This answer contains 2 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Speck of land in an ocean”
What is the answer to “Speck of land in an ocean” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 12, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Speck of land in an ocean”?
The answer ISLE contains 4 letters.
Was “Speck of land in an ocean” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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