“Symbols of South Africa”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Symbols of South Africa”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 31, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I M P A L A S

The answer to “Symbols of South Africa” is IMPALAS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 31, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Symbols of South Africa” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IMPALAS — a 7-letter word that begins with I 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 “Symbols of South Africa”

What is the answer to “Symbols of South Africa” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IMPALAS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Symbols of South Africa”?

The answer IMPALAS contains 7 letters.

Was “Symbols of South Africa” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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