“Ruthless in competition”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ruthless in competition”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 29, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 9-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C U T T H R O A T

The answer to “Ruthless in competition” is CUTTHROAT

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Jan 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Ruthless in competition” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CUTTHROAT — a 9-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 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 “Ruthless in competition”

What is the answer to “Ruthless in competition” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUTTHROAT — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ruthless in competition”?

The answer CUTTHROAT contains 9 letters.

Was “Ruthless in competition” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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