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“Overly reckless”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overly reckless”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter H
Last letter D
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 11-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

H A R E B R A I N E D

The answer to “Overly reckless” is HAREBRAINED

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Jul 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Overly reckless” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HAREBRAINED — a 11-letter word that begins with H and ends with D.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 6 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 reckless”

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

The verified answer is HAREBRAINED — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

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

The answer HAREBRAINED contains 11 letters.

Was “Overly reckless” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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