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“Overexertion aftermath”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overexertion aftermath”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter M
Last letter N
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 12-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M U S C L E S T R A I N

The answer to “Overexertion aftermath” is MUSCLESTRAIN

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Jan 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Overexertion aftermath” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MUSCLESTRAIN — a 12-letter word that begins with M and ends with N.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 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 MUSCLESTRAIN

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Frequently asked questions about “Overexertion aftermath”

What is the answer to “Overexertion aftermath” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MUSCLESTRAIN — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Overexertion aftermath”?

The answer MUSCLESTRAIN contains 12 letters.

Was “Overexertion aftermath” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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