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“Pleasantly lively”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pleasantly lively”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter N
Last letter K
N ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? K

A 12-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

N I C E A N D B R I S K

The answer to “Pleasantly lively” is NICEANDBRISK

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Oct 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Pleasantly lively” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is NICEANDBRISK — a 12-letter word that begins with N and ends with K.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Pleasantly lively”

What is the answer to “Pleasantly lively” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NICEANDBRISK — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pleasantly lively”?

The answer NICEANDBRISK contains 12 letters.

Was “Pleasantly lively” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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