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“Yarn package”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Yarn package”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter N
S ? ? ? N

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S K E I N

The answer to “Yarn package” is SKEIN

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Yarn package” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SKEIN — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Yarn package”

What is the answer to “Yarn package” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SKEIN — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Yarn package”?

The answer SKEIN contains 5 letters.

Was “Yarn package” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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