“Teases by raising hopes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Teases by raising hopes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 28, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T A N T A L I Z E S

The answer to “Teases by raising hopes” is TANTALIZES

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Oct 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Teases by raising hopes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TANTALIZES — a 10-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Teases by raising hopes”

What is the answer to “Teases by raising hopes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TANTALIZES — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Teases by raising hopes”?

The answer TANTALIZES contains 10 letters.

Was “Teases by raising hopes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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