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“Take the lid off”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Take the lid off”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter P
U ? ? ? P

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U N C A P

The answer to “Take the lid off” is UNCAP

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Dec 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Take the lid off” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UNCAP — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 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 the lid off”

What is the answer to “Take the lid off” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNCAP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Take the lid off”?

The answer UNCAP contains 5 letters.

Was “Take the lid off” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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