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“More preferable”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “More preferable”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 10-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E V E N B E T T E R

The answer to “More preferable” is EVENBETTER

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Mar 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “More preferable” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EVENBETTER — a 10-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 preferable”

What is the answer to “More preferable” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EVENBETTER — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “More preferable”?

The answer EVENBETTER contains 10 letters.

Was “More preferable” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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