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“Top of one's head”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Top of one's head”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter P
S ? ? ? P

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S C A L P

The answer to “Top of one's head” is SCALP

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Top of one's head” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCALP — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer SCALP

SCALP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Top of one's head”

What is the answer to “Top of one's head” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCALP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Top of one's head”?

The answer SCALP contains 5 letters.

Was “Top of one's head” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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