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“Unspoken but understood”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unspoken but understood”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T A C I T

The answer to “Unspoken but understood” is TACIT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 19, 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 “Unspoken but understood” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TACIT — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

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.

Other clues with the answer TACIT

TACIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Unspoken but understood”

What is the answer to “Unspoken but understood” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TACIT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Unspoken but understood”?

The answer TACIT contains 5 letters.

Was “Unspoken but understood” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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