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“Enhance dishonestly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Enhance dishonestly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P A D

The answer to “Enhance dishonestly” is PAD

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Enhance dishonestly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PAD — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 “Enhance dishonestly”

What is the answer to “Enhance dishonestly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PAD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Enhance dishonestly”?

The answer PAD contains 3 letters.

Was “Enhance dishonestly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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