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“Basic credo”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Basic credo”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter T
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A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E N E T

The answer to “Basic credo” is TENET

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Basic credo” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TENET — a 5-letter word that begins with T 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 TENET

TENET has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Basic credo”

What is the answer to “Basic credo” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TENET — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Basic credo”?

The answer TENET contains 5 letters.

Was “Basic credo” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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