Crossword clue
“Back of a ship”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STERNLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Back of a ship” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 20, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Back of a ship” clue?+
The answer is STERN (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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