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“Assists in a crime”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Assists in a crime”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A B E T S

The answer to “Assists in a crime” is ABETS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 27, 2026

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 A starts with

The clue “Assists in a crime” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer ABETS

ABETS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Shills with, say” Oct 3, 2025 “Assists in wrongdoing” Sep 8, 2025 “Helps do wrong” Sep 7, 2025 “Helps in a crime” May 27, 2025 “Aids in a crime” Feb 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Assists in a crime”

What is the answer to “Assists in a crime” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Assists in a crime”?

The answer ABETS contains 5 letters.

Was “Assists in a crime” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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