“Words of a song”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Words of a song”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 24, 2025 puzzle.

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

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L Y R I C S

The answer to “Words of a song” is LYRICS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Words of a song” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LYRICS — a 6-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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 “Words of a song”

What is the answer to “Words of a song” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Words of a song”?

The answer LYRICS contains 6 letters.

Was “Words of a song” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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