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“Metaphor for an easy task”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Metaphor for an easy task”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter C
P ? ? ? ? C

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P I C N I C

The answer to “Metaphor for an easy task” is PICNIC

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Metaphor for an easy task” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PICNIC — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with C.

This answer contains 2 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 “Metaphor for an easy task”

What is the answer to “Metaphor for an easy task” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PICNIC — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Metaphor for an easy task”?

The answer PICNIC contains 6 letters.

Was “Metaphor for an easy task” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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