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“Tough choice metaphor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tough choice metaphor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H O R N S

The answer to “Tough choice metaphor” is HORNS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Tough choice metaphor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HORNS — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Tough choice metaphor”

What is the answer to “Tough choice metaphor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HORNS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tough choice metaphor”?

The answer HORNS contains 5 letters.

Was “Tough choice metaphor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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