“Added by expansion”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Added by expansion”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 18, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? ? D

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A N N E X E D

The answer to “Added by expansion” is ANNEXED

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published May 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Added by expansion” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANNEXED — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Added by expansion”

What is the answer to “Added by expansion” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANNEXED — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Added by expansion”?

The answer ANNEXED contains 7 letters.

Was “Added by expansion” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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