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“Baffling puzzle”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Baffling puzzle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E N I G M A

The answer to “Baffling puzzle” is ENIGMA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Baffling puzzle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENIGMA — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Baffling puzzle”

What is the answer to “Baffling puzzle” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENIGMA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Baffling puzzle”?

The answer ENIGMA contains 6 letters.

Was “Baffling puzzle” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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