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“Parting word”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Parting word”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter U
A ? ? ? U

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A D I E U

The answer to “Parting word” is ADIEU

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 4 80% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Parting word” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADIEU — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with U.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 ADIEU

ADIEU has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Parting word”

What is the answer to “Parting word” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADIEU — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Parting word”?

The answer ADIEU contains 5 letters.

Was “Parting word” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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