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“Upward climb”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Upward climb”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A S C E N T

The answer to “Upward climb” is ASCENT

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 19, 2025

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 A starts with

The clue “Upward climb” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ASCENT — a 6-letter word that begins with A 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 “Upward climb”

What is the answer to “Upward climb” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASCENT — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Upward climb”?

The answer ASCENT contains 6 letters.

Was “Upward climb” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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