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“Whence certain ponies”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Whence certain ponies”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 15-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S H E T L A N D I S L A N D S

The answer to “Whence certain ponies” is SHETLANDISLANDS

Letters 15
Direction Down
Published Jun 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 15 positions
Vowels 4 27% of word
Consonants 11 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Whence certain ponies” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHETLANDISLANDS — a 15-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 11 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 “Whence certain ponies”

What is the answer to “Whence certain ponies” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHETLANDISLANDS — a 15-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Whence certain ponies”?

The answer SHETLANDISLANDS contains 15 letters.

Was “Whence certain ponies” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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