“Much less well-behaved”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Much less well-behaved”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 21, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Much less well-behaved” is UGLIER
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Much less well-behaved” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is UGLIER — a 6-letter word that begins with U 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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Saturday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Much less well-behaved”
What is the answer to “Much less well-behaved” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is UGLIER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Much less well-behaved”?
The answer UGLIER contains 6 letters.
Was “Much less well-behaved” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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