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“Water south of Sinai”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Water south of Sinai”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter A
R ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R E D S E A

The answer to “Water south of Sinai” is REDSEA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Water south of Sinai” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REDSEA — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with A.

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 “Water south of Sinai”

What is the answer to “Water south of Sinai” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REDSEA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Water south of Sinai”?

The answer REDSEA contains 6 letters.

Was “Water south of Sinai” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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