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“Verse writers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Verse writers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P O E T S

The answer to “Verse writers” is POETS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Verse writers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is POETS — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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.

Other clues with the answer POETS

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Frequently asked questions about “Verse writers”

What is the answer to “Verse writers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POETS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Verse writers”?

The answer POETS contains 5 letters.

Was “Verse writers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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