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“Least plausible, as an excuse”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Least plausible, as an excuse”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter L
Last letter T
L ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L A M E S T

The answer to “Least plausible, as an excuse” is LAMEST

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “Least plausible, as an excuse” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAMEST — a 6-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

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 “Least plausible, as an excuse”

What is the answer to “Least plausible, as an excuse” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAMEST — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Least plausible, as an excuse”?

The answer LAMEST contains 6 letters.

Was “Least plausible, as an excuse” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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