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“Is busy with”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Is busy with”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P L I E S

The answer to “Is busy with” is PLIES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 15, 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 P starts with

The clue “Is busy with” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PLIES — a 5-letter word that begins with P 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.

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Mixer accessory 4 ℓ · D Stirs up, as memories 9 ℓ · D Sports org. that added "P" to its initials 4 ℓ · D Catch fire 4 ℓ · D Dinner table don't 4 ℓ · A 1/2 fl. oz. 4 ℓ · A Partial score? 3 ℓ · D Clothes 7 ℓ · D Bldg. mgr. 4 ℓ · A "Father" prefix 5 ℓ · D Unexcitable 5 ℓ · D Still in its shell 9 ℓ · D Indication 4 ℓ · D Mottled mount 5 ℓ · D Sty dweller 3 ℓ · A Dream adjunct 3 ℓ · A Swanky 4 ℓ · D Skip it 4 ℓ · A Passing successes 3 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Is busy with”

What is the answer to “Is busy with” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PLIES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Is busy with”?

The answer PLIES contains 5 letters.

Was “Is busy with” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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