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“Mess that's embarrassing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mess that's embarrassing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S C E N E

The answer to “Mess that's embarrassing” is SCENE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mess that's embarrassing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCENE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Mess that's embarrassing”

What is the answer to “Mess that's embarrassing” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCENE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mess that's embarrassing”?

The answer SCENE contains 5 letters.

Was “Mess that's embarrassing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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