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“Speak sharply to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Speak sharply to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S N A P A T

The answer to “Speak sharply to” is SNAPAT

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Speak sharply to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SNAPAT — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Speak sharply to”

What is the answer to “Speak sharply to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SNAPAT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Speak sharply to”?

The answer SNAPAT contains 6 letters.

Was “Speak sharply to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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