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“Tough luck”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tough luck”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

B A D B R E A K S

The answer to “Tough luck” is BADBREAKS

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published May 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Tough luck” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BADBREAKS — a 9-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 luck”

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

The verified answer is BADBREAKS — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tough luck”?

The answer BADBREAKS contains 9 letters.

Was “Tough luck” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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