“Restraining order”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Restraining order”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 16, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 10-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C U T T H A T O U T

The answer to “Restraining order” is CUTTHATOUT

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Oct 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Restraining order” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CUTTHATOUT — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Restraining order”

What is the answer to “Restraining order” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUTTHATOUT — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Restraining order”?

The answer CUTTHATOUT contains 10 letters.

Was “Restraining order” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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