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“Having declined to the max”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Having declined to the max”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter A
Last letter B
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B

A 9-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A T A L O W E B B

The answer to “Having declined to the max” is ATALOWEBB

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Aug 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Having declined to the max” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATALOWEBB — a 9-letter word that begins with A and ends with B.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Having declined to the max”

What is the answer to “Having declined to the max” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATALOWEBB — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Having declined to the max”?

The answer ATALOWEBB contains 9 letters.

Was “Having declined to the max” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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