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“On top of the water”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “On top of the water”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A F L O A T

The answer to “On top of the water” is AFLOAT

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “On top of the water” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is AFLOAT — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 top of the water”

What is the answer to “On top of the water” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AFLOAT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “On top of the water”?

The answer AFLOAT contains 6 letters.

Was “On top of the water” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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