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“Flurry of phraseology”

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

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B A R R A G E

The answer to “Flurry of phraseology” is BARRAGE

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Flurry of phraseology” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BARRAGE — a 7-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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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Olympic flag bearer at the Vancouver opening ceremony 3 ℓ · D Pitching impediments 7 ℓ · D Kind of soup as a starter? 10 ℓ · D Legendary ridiculing racer 4 ℓ · D Fit together nicely 6 ℓ · D Steelers' healers 11 ℓ · D Motorcycle Hall of Fame name 4 ℓ · D Earliest leader of Thebes 5 ℓ · A "Can't resist!" 6 ℓ · D What a spot check takes care of 5 ℓ · D Somewhat stronger "Right on!" 8 ℓ · D Swift production of the 18th century 6 ℓ · D Takes a back seat, say 6 ℓ · A Put on low 6 ℓ · D Disrespect metaphor 3 ℓ · D Trip-taking need 6 ℓ · D Modern wrinkle remover 9 ℓ · A Individuality 5 ℓ · D They may be mistaken for agaves 5 ℓ · A Social media slang evoking old-timey car horns 6 ℓ · D

Frequently asked questions about “Flurry of phraseology”

What is the answer to “Flurry of phraseology” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BARRAGE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Flurry of phraseology”?

The answer BARRAGE contains 7 letters.

Was “Flurry of phraseology” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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