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“Joke around with”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Joke around with”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T E A S E

The answer to “Joke around with” is TEASE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Joke around with” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TEASE — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer TEASE

TEASE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Make fun of” May 20, 2026 “Be a bother to” Feb 20, 2026 “Make fun of” Feb 10, 2026 “Trifle with” Jan 22, 2026 “Poke fun at” Aug 3, 2025 “Make fun of” Jul 8, 2025 “Mock playfully” Apr 15, 2025 “Make fun of” Feb 25, 2025

More clues from the October 26, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Joke around with”

What is the answer to “Joke around with” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEASE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Joke around with”?

The answer TEASE contains 5 letters.

Was “Joke around with” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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