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“Lacking tact”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lacking tact”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter H
B ? ? ? H

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B R A S H

The answer to “Lacking tact” is BRASH

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Lacking tact” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BRASH — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Lacking tact”

What is the answer to “Lacking tact” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BRASH — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lacking tact”?

The answer BRASH contains 5 letters.

Was “Lacking tact” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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