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“What orchestras tune to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What orchestras tune to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O B O E S

The answer to “What orchestras tune to” is OBOES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “What orchestras tune to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OBOES — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “What orchestras tune to”

What is the answer to “What orchestras tune to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OBOES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What orchestras tune to”?

The answer OBOES contains 5 letters.

Was “What orchestras tune to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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