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“Tough nut to crack”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tough nut to crack”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter G
Last letter M
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? M

A 13-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G N A R L Y P R O B L E M

The answer to “Tough nut to crack” is GNARLYPROBLEM

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published Mar 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 13 positions
Vowels 3 23% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Tough nut to crack” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GNARLYPROBLEM — a 13-letter word that begins with G and ends with M.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 10 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 nut to crack”

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

The verified answer is GNARLYPROBLEM — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tough nut to crack”?

The answer GNARLYPROBLEM contains 13 letters.

Was “Tough nut to crack” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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