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“Is overly authoritative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Is overly authoritative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B O S S E S

The answer to “Is overly authoritative” is BOSSES

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “Is overly authoritative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BOSSES — a 6-letter word that begins with B 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 “Is overly authoritative”

What is the answer to “Is overly authoritative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BOSSES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Is overly authoritative”?

The answer BOSSES contains 6 letters.

Was “Is overly authoritative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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