“Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 24, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 11
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R H A P S O D I Z E S

The answer to “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm” is RHAPSODIZES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RHAPSODIZES — a 11-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm”

What is the answer to “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RHAPSODIZES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm”?

The answer RHAPSODIZES contains 11 letters.

Was “Doesn't curb one's enthusiasm” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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