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“Taxing examination”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Taxing examination”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I R S A U D I T

The answer to “Taxing examination” is IRSAUDIT

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published May 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Taxing examination” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRSAUDIT — a 8-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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 “Taxing examination”

What is the answer to “Taxing examination” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRSAUDIT — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Taxing examination”?

The answer IRSAUDIT contains 8 letters.

Was “Taxing examination” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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