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“More lean and muscular”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “More lean and muscular”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter W
Last letter R
W ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W I R I E R

The answer to “More lean and muscular” is WIRIER

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “More lean and muscular” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WIRIER — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “More lean and muscular”

What is the answer to “More lean and muscular” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WIRIER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “More lean and muscular”?

The answer WIRIER contains 6 letters.

Was “More lean and muscular” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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