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“Protesting rule-breaking”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Protesting rule-breaking”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter L
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 10-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C R Y I N G F O U L

The answer to “Protesting rule-breaking” is CRYINGFOUL

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Apr 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Protesting rule-breaking” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRYINGFOUL — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Protesting rule-breaking”

What is the answer to “Protesting rule-breaking” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CRYINGFOUL — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Protesting rule-breaking”?

The answer CRYINGFOUL contains 10 letters.

Was “Protesting rule-breaking” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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