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“Tough HS English class”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tough HS English class”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A P L I T

The answer to “Tough HS English class” is APLIT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Tough HS English class” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is APLIT — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tough HS English class”

What is the answer to “Tough HS English class” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APLIT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tough HS English class”?

The answer APLIT contains 5 letters.

Was “Tough HS English class” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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