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“Lock in the back”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lock in the back”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter R
Last letter L
R ? ? ? ? ? L

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R A T T A I L

The answer to “Lock in the back” is RATTAIL

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Nov 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Lock in the back” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RATTAIL — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with L.

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 “Lock in the back”

What is the answer to “Lock in the back” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RATTAIL — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Lock in the back”?

The answer RATTAIL contains 7 letters.

Was “Lock in the back” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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