“Apt to do nothing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Apt to do nothing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 5, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter Y
L ? ? Y

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L A Z Y

The answer to “Apt to do nothing” is LAZY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Apt to do nothing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAZY — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Apt to do nothing”

What is the answer to “Apt to do nothing” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAZY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Apt to do nothing”?

The answer LAZY contains 4 letters.

Was “Apt to do nothing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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