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“What some licenses are”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What some licenses are”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter C
P ? ? ? ? C

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P O E T I C

The answer to “What some licenses are” is POETIC

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jan 3, 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 P starts with

The clue “What some licenses are” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is POETIC — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with C.

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 “What some licenses are”

What is the answer to “What some licenses are” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POETIC — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What some licenses are”?

The answer POETIC contains 6 letters.

Was “What some licenses are” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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