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“They're making things up”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “They're making things up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A T O N E R S

The answer to “They're making things up” is ATONERS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jun 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “They're making things up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATONERS — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “They're making things up”

What is the answer to “They're making things up” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATONERS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “They're making things up”?

The answer ATONERS contains 7 letters.

Was “They're making things up” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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