Crossword clue

“Clenched hands”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
FISTS
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Clenched hands” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 12, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Clenched hands” clue?+

The answer is FISTS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 12, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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