“Gave vigorous expression to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gave vigorous expression to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 22, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter V
Last letter D
V ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

V E N T E D

The answer to “Gave vigorous expression to” is VENTED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Nov 22, 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 V starts with

The clue “Gave vigorous expression to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VENTED — a 6-letter word that begins with V 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 “Gave vigorous expression to”

What is the answer to “Gave vigorous expression to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VENTED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gave vigorous expression to”?

The answer VENTED contains 6 letters.

Was “Gave vigorous expression to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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