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“"As if!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"As if!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter D
Last letter H
D ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 15-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D O N T M A K E M E L A U G H

The answer to “"As if!"” is DONTMAKEMELAUGH

Letters 15
Direction Down
Published Aug 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 12 of 15 positions
Vowels 6 40% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “"As if!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DONTMAKEMELAUGH — a 15-letter word that begins with D and ends with H.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 9 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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More clues from the August 16, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “"As if!"”

What is the answer to “"As if!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DONTMAKEMELAUGH — a 15-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"As if!"”?

The answer DONTMAKEMELAUGH contains 15 letters.

Was “"As if!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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