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“Guiding phrase”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Guiding phrase”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter O
M ? ? ? O

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M O T T O

The answer to “Guiding phrase” is MOTTO

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Guiding phrase” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOTTO — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Guiding phrase”

What is the answer to “Guiding phrase” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOTTO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Guiding phrase”?

The answer MOTTO contains 5 letters.

Was “Guiding phrase” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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