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“Appeal for assistance (M)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Appeal for assistance (M)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter L
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 10-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C M O N B E A P A L

The answer to “Appeal for assistance (M)” is CMONBEAPAL

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Dec 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Appeal for assistance (M)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CMONBEAPAL — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with L.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Appeal for assistance (M)”

What is the answer to “Appeal for assistance (M)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CMONBEAPAL — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Appeal for assistance (M)”?

The answer CMONBEAPAL contains 10 letters.

Was “Appeal for assistance (M)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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