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“Gentle-but-firm persuasion”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gentle-but-firm persuasion”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter V
Last letter E
V ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

V E L V E T G L O V E

The answer to “Gentle-but-firm persuasion” is VELVETGLOVE

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Gentle-but-firm persuasion” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is VELVETGLOVE — a 11-letter word that begins with V and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Gentle-but-firm persuasion”

What is the answer to “Gentle-but-firm persuasion” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VELVETGLOVE — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gentle-but-firm persuasion”?

The answer VELVETGLOVE contains 11 letters.

Was “Gentle-but-firm persuasion” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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