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“Make fun of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Make fun of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E A S E

The answer to “Make fun of” is TEASE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Make fun of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEASE — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer TEASE

TEASE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Be a bother to” Feb 20, 2026 “Trifle with” Jan 22, 2026 “Poke fun at” Aug 3, 2025 “Mock playfully” Apr 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Make fun of”

What is the answer to “Make fun of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEASE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Make fun of”?

The answer TEASE contains 5 letters.

Was “Make fun of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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