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“Not at all tough”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not at all tough”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter R
T ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T E N D E R

The answer to “Not at all tough” is TENDER

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Not at all tough” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TENDER — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 tough”

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

The verified answer is TENDER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 12, 2025.

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

The answer TENDER contains 6 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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