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“Succeed by deception”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Succeed by deception”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 12-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P U L L A F A S T O N E

The answer to “Succeed by deception” is PULLAFASTONE

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Mar 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 5 42% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Succeed by deception” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PULLAFASTONE — a 12-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 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 “Succeed by deception”

What is the answer to “Succeed by deception” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PULLAFASTONE — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Succeed by deception”?

The answer PULLAFASTONE contains 12 letters.

Was “Succeed by deception” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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