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“Least speedy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Least speedy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? ? ? ? ? T

A 7-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P O K I E S T

The answer to “Least speedy” is POKIEST

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Least speedy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is POKIEST — a 7-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 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 speedy”

What is the answer to “Least speedy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POKIEST — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Least speedy”?

The answer POKIEST contains 7 letters.

Was “Least speedy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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