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“Engage in a pointless show of bravery”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Engage in a pointless show of bravery”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter P
Last letter N
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 11-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P L A Y C H I C K E N

The answer to “Engage in a pointless show of bravery” is PLAYCHICKEN

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Feb 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Engage in a pointless show of bravery” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PLAYCHICKEN — a 11-letter word that begins with P and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 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 “Engage in a pointless show of bravery”

What is the answer to “Engage in a pointless show of bravery” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PLAYCHICKEN — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Engage in a pointless show of bravery”?

The answer PLAYCHICKEN contains 11 letters.

Was “Engage in a pointless show of bravery” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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