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“Still in its original packaging”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Still in its original packaging”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter U
Last letter D
U ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 8-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

U N O P E N E D

The answer to “Still in its original packaging” is UNOPENED

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Aug 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Still in its original packaging” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is UNOPENED — a 8-letter word that begins with U and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 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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More clues from the August 12, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Still in its original packaging”

What is the answer to “Still in its original packaging” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNOPENED — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Still in its original packaging”?

The answer UNOPENED contains 8 letters.

Was “Still in its original packaging” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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