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“Yuletide symbol”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Yuletide symbol”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter Y
H ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H O L L Y

The answer to “Yuletide symbol” is HOLLY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Yuletide symbol” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HOLLY — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Yuletide symbol”

What is the answer to “Yuletide symbol” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOLLY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Yuletide symbol”?

The answer HOLLY contains 5 letters.

Was “Yuletide symbol” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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