“Not at all nice”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not at all nice”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 4, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C R A S S

The answer to “Not at all nice” is CRASS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 4, 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 C starts with

The clue “Not at all nice” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRASS — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

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 “Not at all nice”

What is the answer to “Not at all nice” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CRASS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Not at all nice”?

The answer CRASS contains 5 letters.

Was “Not at all nice” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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