“Short and concise”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Short and concise”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

C A P S U L E

The answer to “Short and concise” is CAPSULE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jun 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Short and concise” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CAPSULE — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Short and concise”

What is the answer to “Short and concise” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CAPSULE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Short and concise”?

The answer CAPSULE contains 7 letters.

Was “Short and concise” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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