Need help with Oak, formerly? This clue showed up in the July 20, 2025 Newsday puzzle. The answer has 5 letters.
Oak, formerly Crossword Answer
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Oak, formerly Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Oak, formerly" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Oak, formerly" crossword clue is ACORN. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Newsday puzzle.
Which crossword used "Oak, formerly" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Newsday puzzle on July 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of ACORN?
The word ACORN means: fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Oak, formerly".