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“"Truth be told..."”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Truth be told..."”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I N F A C T

The answer to “"Truth be told..."” is INFACT

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

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

The clue “"Truth be told..."” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is INFACT — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

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.

Other clues with the answer INFACT

INFACT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “"Truth be told..."”

What is the answer to “"Truth be told..."” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INFACT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Truth be told..."”?

The answer INFACT contains 6 letters.

Was “"Truth be told..."” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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