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“With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S A N T A S

The answer to “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are” is SANTAS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Dec 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SANTAS — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are”

What is the answer to “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SANTAS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are”?

The answer SANTAS contains 6 letters.

Was “With 49- and 7-Down, what the octet are” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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