“Less messy”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Less messy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Less messy” is TIDIER
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Less messy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TIDIER — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.
This answer contains 3 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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Tuesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Less messy”
What is the answer to “Less messy” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TIDIER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Less messy”?
The answer TIDIER contains 6 letters.
Was “Less messy” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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