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“Unsurpassably uninspiring”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unsurpassably uninspiring”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter D
Last letter T
D ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D R I E S T

The answer to “Unsurpassably uninspiring” is DRIEST

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Unsurpassably uninspiring” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DRIEST — a 6-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Unsurpassably uninspiring”

What is the answer to “Unsurpassably uninspiring” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRIEST — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unsurpassably uninspiring”?

The answer DRIEST contains 6 letters.

Was “Unsurpassably uninspiring” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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