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“Exerting influence on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Exerting influence on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter G
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? G

A 10-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L E V E R A G I N G

The answer to “Exerting influence on” is LEVERAGING

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Sep 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Exerting influence on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEVERAGING — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with G.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Exerting influence on”

What is the answer to “Exerting influence on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEVERAGING — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Exerting influence on”?

The answer LEVERAGING contains 10 letters.

Was “Exerting influence on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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