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“Reluctant assent”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reluctant assent”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter Y
O ? ? ? ? Y

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O H O K A Y

The answer to “Reluctant assent” is OHOKAY

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Reluctant assent” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OHOKAY — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with Y.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 “Reluctant assent”

What is the answer to “Reluctant assent” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OHOKAY — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Reluctant assent”?

The answer OHOKAY contains 6 letters.

Was “Reluctant assent” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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