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“Thrust forth”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Thrust forth”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O B T R U D E

The answer to “Thrust forth” is OBTRUDE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 2, 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 O starts with

The clue “Thrust forth” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OBTRUDE — a 7-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

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 “Thrust forth”

What is the answer to “Thrust forth” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OBTRUDE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Thrust forth”?

The answer OBTRUDE contains 7 letters.

Was “Thrust forth” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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