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“Tether opposite”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tether opposite”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

U N T I E

The answer to “Tether opposite” is UNTIE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Tether opposite” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is UNTIE — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Tether opposite”

What is the answer to “Tether opposite” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNTIE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tether opposite”?

The answer UNTIE contains 5 letters.

Was “Tether opposite” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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