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“Mistake maxim opener”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mistake maxim opener”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter R
T ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T O E R R

The answer to “Mistake maxim opener” is TOERR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 17, 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 T starts with

The clue “Mistake maxim opener” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TOERR — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.

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 “Mistake maxim opener”

What is the answer to “Mistake maxim opener” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOERR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mistake maxim opener”?

The answer TOERR contains 5 letters.

Was “Mistake maxim opener” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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