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“Is very talented”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Is very talented”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter T
H ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H A S I T

The answer to “Is very talented” is HASIT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 21, 2026

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 H starts with

The clue “Is very talented” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HASIT — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with T.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Is very talented”

What is the answer to “Is very talented” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HASIT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Is very talented”?

The answer HASIT contains 5 letters.

Was “Is very talented” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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