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“Not as difficult”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not as difficult”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 31, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E A S I E R

The answer to “Not as difficult” is EASIER

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 31, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 4 67% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Not as difficult” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EASIER — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 2 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 “Not as difficult”

What is the answer to “Not as difficult” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EASIER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Not as difficult”?

The answer EASIER contains 6 letters.

Was “Not as difficult” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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