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“Authority to decide”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Authority to decide”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter O
S ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S A Y S O

The answer to “Authority to decide” is SAYSO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Authority to decide” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAYSO — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with O.

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 SAYSO

SAYSO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Authority to decide”

What is the answer to “Authority to decide” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAYSO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Authority to decide”?

The answer SAYSO contains 5 letters.

Was “Authority to decide” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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