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“Overly quick”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overly quick”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter Y
H ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A S T Y

The answer to “Overly quick” is HASTY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Overly quick” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HASTY — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Overly quick”

What is the answer to “Overly quick” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HASTY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Overly quick”?

The answer HASTY contains 5 letters.

Was “Overly quick” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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