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“Clarification intro”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Clarification intro”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter N
I ? ? ? N

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I M E A N

The answer to “Clarification intro” is IMEAN

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Clarification intro” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IMEAN — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Clarification intro”

What is the answer to “Clarification intro” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IMEAN — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Clarification intro”?

The answer IMEAN contains 5 letters.

Was “Clarification intro” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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