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“Story's high point”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Story's high point”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter X
C ? ? ? ? X

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C L I M A X

The answer to “Story's high point” is CLIMAX

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published May 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Story's high point” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CLIMAX — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with X.

This answer contains 2 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 “Story's high point”

What is the answer to “Story's high point” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CLIMAX — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Story's high point”?

The answer CLIMAX contains 6 letters.

Was “Story's high point” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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