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“Afraid to speak up”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Afraid to speak up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter M
Last letter D
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 12-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M E A L Y M O U T H E D

The answer to “Afraid to speak up” is MEALYMOUTHED

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published May 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 5 42% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Afraid to speak up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MEALYMOUTHED — a 12-letter word that begins with M and ends with D.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 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 “Afraid to speak up”

What is the answer to “Afraid to speak up” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MEALYMOUTHED — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Afraid to speak up”?

The answer MEALYMOUTHED contains 12 letters.

Was “Afraid to speak up” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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