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“Brutish bruiser”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brutish bruiser”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A P E

The answer to “Brutish bruiser” is APE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Brutish bruiser” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is APE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Brutish bruiser”

What is the answer to “Brutish bruiser” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Brutish bruiser”?

The answer APE contains 3 letters.

Was “Brutish bruiser” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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