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“Slanted typeface”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slanted typeface”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter C
I ? ? ? ? C

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I T A L I C

The answer to “Slanted typeface” is ITALIC

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Oct 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Slanted typeface” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ITALIC — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with C.

This answer contains 3 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 “Slanted typeface”

What is the answer to “Slanted typeface” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ITALIC — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Slanted typeface”?

The answer ITALIC contains 6 letters.

Was “Slanted typeface” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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