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“Off the leash”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Off the leash”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L O O S E

The answer to “Off the leash” is LOOSE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Off the leash” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOOSE — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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.

Other clues with the answer LOOSE

LOOSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Not tight enough” May 5, 2026 “Off the leash, say” Jul 8, 2025 “Needing tightening” Apr 20, 2025 “Not very tight” Feb 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Off the leash”

What is the answer to “Off the leash” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOOSE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Off the leash”?

The answer LOOSE contains 5 letters.

Was “Off the leash” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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