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“Pulling no punches”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pulling no punches”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B L U N T

The answer to “Pulling no punches” is BLUNT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 24, 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 B starts with

The clue “Pulling no punches” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BLUNT — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

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 “Pulling no punches”

What is the answer to “Pulling no punches” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BLUNT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pulling no punches”?

The answer BLUNT contains 5 letters.

Was “Pulling no punches” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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