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“On the way up”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “On the way up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter G
A ? ? ? ? ? G

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A R I S I N G

The answer to “On the way up” is ARISING

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Feb 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “On the way up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARISING — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with G.

This answer contains 3 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 “On the way up”

What is the answer to “On the way up” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARISING — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “On the way up”?

The answer ARISING contains 7 letters.

Was “On the way up” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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