“Talk angrily”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Talk angrily”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 8, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter G
Last letter L
G ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G R O W L

The answer to “Talk angrily” is GROWL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Talk angrily” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GROWL — a 5-letter word that begins with G and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Frequently asked questions about “Talk angrily”

What is the answer to “Talk angrily” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GROWL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Talk angrily”?

The answer GROWL contains 5 letters.

Was “Talk angrily” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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