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“Timbuktu neighbor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Timbuktu neighbor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S A H A R A

The answer to “Timbuktu neighbor” is SAHARA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Timbuktu neighbor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAHARA — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 “Timbuktu neighbor”

What is the answer to “Timbuktu neighbor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAHARA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Timbuktu neighbor”?

The answer SAHARA contains 6 letters.

Was “Timbuktu neighbor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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