“Minimal mentality”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Minimal mentality”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 11
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 11-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L I C K O F S E N S E

The answer to “Minimal mentality” is LICKOFSENSE

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Jul 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 “Minimal mentality” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LICKOFSENSE — a 11-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 “Minimal mentality”

What is the answer to “Minimal mentality” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LICKOFSENSE — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Minimal mentality”?

The answer LICKOFSENSE contains 11 letters.

Was “Minimal mentality” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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