“Compulsive deceiver”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Compulsive deceiver”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 16
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 16-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P A T H O L O G I C A L L I A R

The answer to “Compulsive deceiver” is PATHOLOGICALLIAR

Letters 16
Direction Across
Published Jun 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 16-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 16 positions
Vowels 7 44% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Compulsive deceiver” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PATHOLOGICALLIAR — a 16-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

This answer contains 7 vowels and 9 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 “Compulsive deceiver”

What is the answer to “Compulsive deceiver” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PATHOLOGICALLIAR — a 16-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Compulsive deceiver”?

The answer PATHOLOGICALLIAR contains 16 letters.

Was “Compulsive deceiver” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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