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“Straight start”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Straight start”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter O
O ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O R T H O

The answer to “Straight start” is ORTHO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Straight start” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ORTHO — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer ORTHO

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Frequently asked questions about “Straight start”

What is the answer to “Straight start” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORTHO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Straight start”?

The answer ORTHO contains 5 letters.

Was “Straight start” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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