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“Take a stand against”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Take a stand against”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

O P P O S E

The answer to “Take a stand against” is OPPOSE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published May 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Take a stand against” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OPPOSE — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Take a stand against”

What is the answer to “Take a stand against” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPPOSE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Take a stand against”?

The answer OPPOSE contains 6 letters.

Was “Take a stand against” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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