“Cutoff point”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cutoff point”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter T
L ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L I M I T

The answer to “Cutoff point” is LIMIT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Cutoff point” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIMIT — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Cutoff point”

What is the answer to “Cutoff point” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIMIT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cutoff point”?

The answer LIMIT contains 5 letters.

Was “Cutoff point” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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