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“Decision that isn't effective enough”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Decision that isn't effective enough”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 14 letters

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Letters 14
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 14-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A L F W A Y M E A S U R E

The answer to “Decision that isn't effective enough” is HALFWAYMEASURE

Letters 14
Direction Across
Published Jun 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 14-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 14 positions
Vowels 6 43% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Decision that isn't effective enough” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HALFWAYMEASURE — a 14-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 8 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 “Decision that isn't effective enough”

What is the answer to “Decision that isn't effective enough” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HALFWAYMEASURE — a 14-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Decision that isn't effective enough”?

The answer HALFWAYMEASURE contains 14 letters.

Was “Decision that isn't effective enough” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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