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“Assists in wrongdoing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Assists in wrongdoing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A B E T S

The answer to “Assists in wrongdoing” is ABETS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 8, 2025

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 wrongdoing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025 as a across 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
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Frequently asked questions about “Assists in wrongdoing”

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

The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 8, 2025.

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

The answer ABETS contains 5 letters.

Was “Assists in wrongdoing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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