“Verse from the book with the most chapters”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Verse from the book with the most chapters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 10, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter M
P ? ? ? M

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P S A L M

The answer to “Verse from the book with the most chapters” is PSALM

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 10, 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 P starts with

The clue “Verse from the book with the most chapters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PSALM — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with M.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Verse from the book with the most chapters”

What is the answer to “Verse from the book with the most chapters” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PSALM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Verse from the book with the most chapters”?

The answer PSALM contains 5 letters.

Was “Verse from the book with the most chapters” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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