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“Unable to escape”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unable to escape”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter D
T ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T R E E D

The answer to “Unable to escape” is TREED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Unable to escape” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TREED — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.

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 “Unable to escape”

What is the answer to “Unable to escape” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TREED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Unable to escape”?

The answer TREED contains 5 letters.

Was “Unable to escape” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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