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“Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S C A L E N E

The answer to “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"” is SCALENE

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jul 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SCALENE — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"”

What is the answer to “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCALENE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"”?

The answer SCALENE contains 7 letters.

Was “Mathematical rhyme for "play mean"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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