Crossword clue

“Rosebush protector”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THORN
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withN
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Rosebush protector” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 31, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Rosebush protector” clue?+

The answer is THORN (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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