“UN member since '49”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “UN member since '49”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 13, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter L
I ? ? ? ? L

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I S R A E L

The answer to “UN member since '49” is ISRAEL

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “UN member since '49” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ISRAEL — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with L.

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 “UN member since '49”

What is the answer to “UN member since '49” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISRAEL — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “UN member since '49”?

The answer ISRAEL contains 6 letters.

Was “UN member since '49” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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