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“Make the slightest effort”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Make the slightest effort”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

Hints first

Letters 11
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L I F T A F I N G E R

The answer to “Make the slightest effort” is LIFTAFINGER

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Jan 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Make the slightest effort” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LIFTAFINGER — a 11-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Make the slightest effort”

What is the answer to “Make the slightest effort” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIFTAFINGER — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Make the slightest effort”?

The answer LIFTAFINGER contains 11 letters.

Was “Make the slightest effort” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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