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“__-in-cheek (not serious)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__-in-cheek (not serious)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T O N G U E

The answer to “__-in-cheek (not serious)” is TONGUE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “__-in-cheek (not serious)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TONGUE — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

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 “__-in-cheek (not serious)”

What is the answer to “__-in-cheek (not serious)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TONGUE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__-in-cheek (not serious)”?

The answer TONGUE contains 6 letters.

Was “__-in-cheek (not serious)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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