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“Render weaponless”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Render weaponless”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter M
U ? ? ? M

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

U N A R M

The answer to “Render weaponless” is UNARM

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Render weaponless” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is UNARM — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 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 “Render weaponless”

What is the answer to “Render weaponless” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNARM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Render weaponless”?

The answer UNARM contains 5 letters.

Was “Render weaponless” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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