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“Unable to sit still”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unable to sit still”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter Y
A ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A N T S Y

The answer to “Unable to sit still” is ANTSY

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Unable to sit still” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANTSY — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Unable to sit still”

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

The verified answer is ANTSY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Unable to sit still”?

The answer ANTSY contains 5 letters.

Was “Unable to sit still” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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