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“Aids in a crime”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Aids in a crime”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A B E T S

The answer to “Aids in a crime” is ABETS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Aids in a crime” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 10, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer ABETS

ABETS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Aids in a crime”

What is the answer to “Aids in a crime” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Aids in a crime”?

The answer ABETS contains 5 letters.

Was “Aids in a crime” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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