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“Easily scared”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Easily scared”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter Y
S ? Y

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S H Y

The answer to “Easily scared” is SHY

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Easily scared” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHY — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with Y.

This answer contains 0 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 “Easily scared”

What is the answer to “Easily scared” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Easily scared”?

The answer SHY contains 3 letters.

Was “Easily scared” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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