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“Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 12-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D I C T I O N A R I E S

The answer to “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson” is DICTIONARIES

Letters 12
Direction Down
Published Apr 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 6 50% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DICTIONARIES — a 12-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 6 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 “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson”

What is the answer to “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DICTIONARIES — a 12-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson”?

The answer DICTIONARIES contains 12 letters.

Was “Making them is "dull work," per Samuel Johnson” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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