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“"...but maybe not?"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"...but maybe not?"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter T
O ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O R I S I T

The answer to “"...but maybe not?"” is ORISIT

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “"...but maybe not?"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ORISIT — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with T.

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 “"...but maybe not?"”

What is the answer to “"...but maybe not?"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORISIT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"...but maybe not?"”?

The answer ORISIT contains 6 letters.

Was “"...but maybe not?"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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