“Most unfavorable”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Most unfavorable”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Most unfavorable” is WORST
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Most unfavorable” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WORST — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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What is the answer to “Most unfavorable” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is WORST — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Most unfavorable”?
The answer WORST contains 5 letters.
Was “Most unfavorable” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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