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“No longer in shackles”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “No longer in shackles”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter U
Last letter D
U ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

U N C H A I N E D

The answer to “No longer in shackles” is UNCHAINED

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Oct 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “No longer in shackles” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is UNCHAINED — a 9-letter word that begins with U and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “No longer in shackles”

What is the answer to “No longer in shackles” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNCHAINED — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “No longer in shackles”?

The answer UNCHAINED contains 9 letters.

Was “No longer in shackles” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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