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“Lunge towards”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lunge towards”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter T
F ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

F L Y A T

The answer to “Lunge towards” is FLYAT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 17, 2025

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 F starts with

The clue “Lunge towards” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FLYAT — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with T.

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 “Lunge towards”

What is the answer to “Lunge towards” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FLYAT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Lunge towards”?

The answer FLYAT contains 5 letters.

Was “Lunge towards” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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