“Thoreau book”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Thoreau book”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 30, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter W
Last letter N
W ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

W A L D E N

The answer to “Thoreau book” is WALDEN

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Aug 30, 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 W starts with

The clue “Thoreau book” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WALDEN — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with N.

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 “Thoreau book”

What is the answer to “Thoreau book” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WALDEN — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Thoreau book”?

The answer WALDEN contains 6 letters.

Was “Thoreau book” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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