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“Time off for births”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Time off for births”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 15-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M A T E R N I T Y L E A V E S

The answer to “Time off for births” is MATERNITYLEAVES

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Jul 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 15 positions
Vowels 6 40% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Time off for births” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MATERNITYLEAVES — a 15-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 9 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 “Time off for births”

What is the answer to “Time off for births” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MATERNITYLEAVES — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Time off for births”?

The answer MATERNITYLEAVES contains 15 letters.

Was “Time off for births” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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