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“Highly unlikely volunteers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Highly unlikely volunteers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

I D L E R S

The answer to “Highly unlikely volunteers” is IDLERS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Highly unlikely volunteers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IDLERS — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Highly unlikely volunteers”

What is the answer to “Highly unlikely volunteers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDLERS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Highly unlikely volunteers”?

The answer IDLERS contains 6 letters.

Was “Highly unlikely volunteers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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