“Checking before buying”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Checking before buying”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 20, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T R Y I N G O N

The answer to “Checking before buying” is TRYINGON

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Nov 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Checking before buying” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRYINGON — a 8-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 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 “Checking before buying”

What is the answer to “Checking before buying” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRYINGON — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Checking before buying”?

The answer TRYINGON contains 8 letters.

Was “Checking before buying” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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