“Sense of humor, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sense of humor, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A S S E T

The answer to “Sense of humor, for instance” is ASSET

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Sense of humor, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ASSET — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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 “Sense of humor, for instance”

What is the answer to “Sense of humor, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASSET — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sense of humor, for instance”?

The answer ASSET contains 5 letters.

Was “Sense of humor, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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