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“Awaken rudely”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Awaken rudely”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R O U S T

The answer to “Awaken rudely” is ROUST

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 26, 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 R starts with

The clue “Awaken rudely” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROUST — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

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 ROUST

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Frequently asked questions about “Awaken rudely”

What is the answer to “Awaken rudely” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROUST — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Awaken rudely”?

The answer ROUST contains 5 letters.

Was “Awaken rudely” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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