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“Unavailing explanation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unavailing explanation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter O
Last letter N
O ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 10-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O H N O R E A S O N

The answer to “Unavailing explanation” is OHNOREASON

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Apr 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Unavailing explanation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OHNOREASON — a 10-letter word that begins with O and ends with N.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 5 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 “Unavailing explanation”

What is the answer to “Unavailing explanation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OHNOREASON — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Unavailing explanation”?

The answer OHNOREASON contains 10 letters.

Was “Unavailing explanation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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