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“Sword-holding statuette”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sword-holding statuette”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O S C A R

The answer to “Sword-holding statuette” is OSCAR

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Sword-holding statuette” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OSCAR — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with R.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Sword-holding statuette”

What is the answer to “Sword-holding statuette” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OSCAR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sword-holding statuette”?

The answer OSCAR contains 5 letters.

Was “Sword-holding statuette” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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