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“On the wrong path”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “On the wrong path”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter Y
A ? ? ? ? Y

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A S T R A Y

The answer to “On the wrong path” is ASTRAY

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jun 24, 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 A starts with

The clue “On the wrong path” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASTRAY — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with Y.

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 “On the wrong path”

What is the answer to “On the wrong path” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASTRAY — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “On the wrong path”?

The answer ASTRAY contains 6 letters.

Was “On the wrong path” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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