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“Barely leading”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Barely leading”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U P O N E

The answer to “Barely leading” is UPONE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Barely leading” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UPONE — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Barely leading”

What is the answer to “Barely leading” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UPONE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Barely leading”?

The answer UPONE contains 5 letters.

Was “Barely leading” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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