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“"Wilt Chamberneezy"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Wilt Chamberneezy"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter O
Last letter L
O ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O N E A L

The answer to “"Wilt Chamberneezy"” is ONEAL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “"Wilt Chamberneezy"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ONEAL — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with L.

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 “"Wilt Chamberneezy"”

What is the answer to “"Wilt Chamberneezy"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ONEAL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Wilt Chamberneezy"”?

The answer ONEAL contains 5 letters.

Was “"Wilt Chamberneezy"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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