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“Sticks and stones, way back”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sticks and stones, way back”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

W E A P O N S

The answer to “Sticks and stones, way back” is WEAPONS

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Apr 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

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

The clue “Sticks and stones, way back” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WEAPONS — a 7-letter word that begins with W 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 “Sticks and stones, way back”

What is the answer to “Sticks and stones, way back” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WEAPONS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sticks and stones, way back”?

The answer WEAPONS contains 7 letters.

Was “Sticks and stones, way back” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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