“Where Cockney originated”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Where Cockney originated”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 27, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter E
Last letter D
E ? ? ? ? ? D

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E A S T E N D

The answer to “Where Cockney originated” is EASTEND

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Sep 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Where Cockney originated” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EASTEND — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Where Cockney originated”

What is the answer to “Where Cockney originated” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EASTEND — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Where Cockney originated”?

The answer EASTEND contains 7 letters.

Was “Where Cockney originated” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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