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“Intense or impressive”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Intense or impressive”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter G
Last letter Y
G ? ? ? ? Y

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

G N A R L Y

The answer to “Intense or impressive” is GNARLY

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Aug 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Intense or impressive” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GNARLY — a 6-letter word that begins with G and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Intense or impressive”

What is the answer to “Intense or impressive” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GNARLY — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Intense or impressive”?

The answer GNARLY contains 6 letters.

Was “Intense or impressive” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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