Crossword answer
SCHWA
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 30, 2026
Letter pattern
SCHWA
Clues that lead to SCHWA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
In brief, ‘Academy’ leads with a vowel (5)5The GuardianSep 30, 2026
Wash up around Charlie, giving an indistinct sound (5)5The SunAug 2, 2026
Neutral vowel (5)5The SunAug 2, 2026
Unstressed vowel sound symbolized by upside down e5Everyday Puzzles DailyMay 23, 2026
Vowel sound endings in Thomas’ poetic triumph wow Swansea (5)5The GuardianApr 19, 2026
The (middle) sound of "silence"5New York TimesAug 17, 2025
About SCHWA in crosswords
SCHWA is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “In brief, ‘Academy’ leads with a vowel (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 30, 2026.
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ODIUMHatred
Every appearance of SCHWA (6)
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Sep 30, 2026
In brief, ‘Academy’ leads with a vowel (5) · The Guardian · 10 Across
Aug 2, 2026
Neutral vowel (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
Aug 2, 2026
Wash up around Charlie, giving an indistinct sound (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
May 23, 2026
Unstressed vowel sound symbolized by upside down e · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 5
Apr 19, 2026
Vowel sound endings in Thomas’ poetic triumph wow Swansea (5) · The Guardian · 5 Down
Aug 17, 2025
The (middle) sound of "silence" · New York Times · 106 Across