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“Fit together nicely”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fit together nicely”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter N
Last letter D
N ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

N E S T E D

The answer to “Fit together nicely” is NESTED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Fit together nicely” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NESTED — a 6-letter word that begins with N and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Fit together nicely”

What is the answer to “Fit together nicely” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NESTED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fit together nicely”?

The answer NESTED contains 6 letters.

Was “Fit together nicely” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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