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“Earliest version of a speech”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Earliest version of a speech”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter F
Last letter T
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 10-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F I R S T D R A F T

The answer to “Earliest version of a speech” is FIRSTDRAFT

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jun 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 2 20% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Earliest version of a speech” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FIRSTDRAFT — a 10-letter word that begins with F and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Earliest version of a speech”

What is the answer to “Earliest version of a speech” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FIRSTDRAFT — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Earliest version of a speech”?

The answer FIRSTDRAFT contains 10 letters.

Was “Earliest version of a speech” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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