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“What words like strength and stretch are”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What words like strength and stretch are”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter C
Last letter H
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 13-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C O N S O N A N T R I C H

The answer to “What words like strength and stretch are” is CONSONANTRICH

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published Sep 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 13 positions
Vowels 4 31% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “What words like strength and stretch are” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CONSONANTRICH — a 13-letter word that begins with C and ends with H.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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 words like strength and stretch are”

What is the answer to “What words like strength and stretch are” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CONSONANTRICH — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What words like strength and stretch are”?

The answer CONSONANTRICH contains 13 letters.

Was “What words like strength and stretch are” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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