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“Threatening phrase”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Threatening phrase”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O R E L S E

The answer to “Threatening phrase” is ORELSE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Oct 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Threatening phrase” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ORELSE — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer ORELSE

ORELSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the October 14, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Threatening phrase”

What is the answer to “Threatening phrase” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORELSE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Threatening phrase”?

The answer ORELSE contains 6 letters.

Was “Threatening phrase” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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