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“Happening first”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Happening first”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter E
Last letter T
E ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E A R L I E S T

The answer to “Happening first” is EARLIEST

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Apr 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Happening first” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EARLIEST — a 8-letter word that begins with E and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 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 “Happening first”

What is the answer to “Happening first” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EARLIEST — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Happening first”?

The answer EARLIEST contains 8 letters.

Was “Happening first” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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