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“Made to last, as concrete”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Made to last, as concrete”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 11-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P R E S T R E S S E D

The answer to “Made to last, as concrete” is PRESTRESSED

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Apr 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Made to last, as concrete” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PRESTRESSED — a 11-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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 “Made to last, as concrete”

What is the answer to “Made to last, as concrete” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PRESTRESSED — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Made to last, as concrete”?

The answer PRESTRESSED contains 11 letters.

Was “Made to last, as concrete” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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