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“Targets for a hammer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Targets for a hammer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter N
Last letter S
N ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N A I L S

The answer to “Targets for a hammer” is NAILS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 8, 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 N starts with

The clue “Targets for a hammer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is NAILS — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with S.

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 NAILS

NAILS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Aces” Dec 27, 2025 “Hammer's targets” Jul 15, 2025 “Hammer targets” Jul 1, 2025 “Manicurist's concerns” May 7, 2025 “Salon specialty” Apr 27, 2025 “Salon specialty” Mar 7, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Targets for a hammer”

What is the answer to “Targets for a hammer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NAILS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Targets for a hammer”?

The answer NAILS contains 5 letters.

Was “Targets for a hammer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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