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“Any illegal activity”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Any illegal activity”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

C R I M E

The answer to “Any illegal activity” is CRIME

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 3, 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 C starts with

The clue “Any illegal activity” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CRIME — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Any illegal activity”

What is the answer to “Any illegal activity” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CRIME — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Any illegal activity”?

The answer CRIME contains 5 letters.

Was “Any illegal activity” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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