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“Vocally scratchy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vocally scratchy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

Hints first

Letters 6
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H O A R S E

The answer to “Vocally scratchy” is HOARSE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 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 H starts with

The clue “Vocally scratchy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOARSE — a 6-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

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 “Vocally scratchy”

What is the answer to “Vocally scratchy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOARSE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Vocally scratchy”?

The answer HOARSE contains 6 letters.

Was “Vocally scratchy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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