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“Touched lightly on the head”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Touched lightly on the head”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P A T T E D

The answer to “Touched lightly on the head” is PATTED

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jun 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Touched lightly on the head” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 30, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PATTED — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 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 “Touched lightly on the head”

What is the answer to “Touched lightly on the head” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PATTED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Touched lightly on the head”?

The answer PATTED contains 6 letters.

Was “Touched lightly on the head” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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