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“Having no key”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Having no key”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter L
A ? ? ? ? L

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A T O N A L

The answer to “Having no key” is ATONAL

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Having no key” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 29, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATONAL — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 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 “Having no key”

What is the answer to “Having no key” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATONAL — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Having no key”?

The answer ATONAL contains 6 letters.

Was “Having no key” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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