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“Helps do wrong”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Helps do wrong”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A B E T S

The answer to “Helps do wrong” is ABETS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Helps do wrong” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer ABETS

ABETS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Helps do wrong”

What is the answer to “Helps do wrong” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABETS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Helps do wrong”?

The answer ABETS contains 5 letters.

Was “Helps do wrong” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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