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“Behave badly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Behave badly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter P
A ? ? ? P

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A C T U P

The answer to “Behave badly” is ACTUP

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 28, 2025

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 A starts with

The clue “Behave badly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACTUP — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with P.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Behave badly”

What is the answer to “Behave badly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACTUP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Behave badly”?

The answer ACTUP contains 5 letters.

Was “Behave badly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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