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“Strikingly different”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strikingly different”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter U
Last letter X
U ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? X

A 10-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

U N O R T H O D O X

The answer to “Strikingly different” is UNORTHODOX

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Feb 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Strikingly different” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UNORTHODOX — a 10-letter word that begins with U and ends with X.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Strikingly different”

What is the answer to “Strikingly different” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNORTHODOX — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Strikingly different”?

The answer UNORTHODOX contains 10 letters.

Was “Strikingly different” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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