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“Unattainable ambitions”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unattainable ambitions”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P I P E D R E A M S

The answer to “Unattainable ambitions” is PIPEDREAMS

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jan 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Unattainable ambitions” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PIPEDREAMS — a 10-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 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 “Unattainable ambitions”

What is the answer to “Unattainable ambitions” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIPEDREAMS — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unattainable ambitions”?

The answer PIPEDREAMS contains 10 letters.

Was “Unattainable ambitions” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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