“Slightly slanted”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slightly slanted”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 16, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter W
A ? ? ? W

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A S K E W

The answer to “Slightly slanted” is ASKEW

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Slightly slanted” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASKEW — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with W.

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 “Slightly slanted”

What is the answer to “Slightly slanted” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASKEW — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Slightly slanted”?

The answer ASKEW contains 5 letters.

Was “Slightly slanted” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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