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“__ art (karate or judo)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ art (karate or judo)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter M
Last letter L
M ? ? ? ? ? L

A 7-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M A R T I A L

The answer to “__ art (karate or judo)” is MARTIAL

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Apr 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “__ art (karate or judo)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MARTIAL — a 7-letter word that begins with M and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “__ art (karate or judo)”

What is the answer to “__ art (karate or judo)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MARTIAL — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ art (karate or judo)”?

The answer MARTIAL contains 7 letters.

Was “__ art (karate or judo)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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