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“Needing neatening”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Needing neatening”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter Y
M ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M E S S Y

The answer to “Needing neatening” is MESSY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Needing neatening” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MESSY — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with Y.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Needing neatening”

What is the answer to “Needing neatening” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MESSY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Needing neatening”?

The answer MESSY contains 5 letters.

Was “Needing neatening” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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