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“Utter nonsense”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Utter nonsense”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R O T

The answer to “Utter nonsense” is ROT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Utter nonsense” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ROT — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 ROT

ROT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Become inedible” Feb 8, 2026 “Go bad, as broccoli” Feb 4, 2026 “Empty talk” Sep 4, 2025 “Go bad, as vegetables” Sep 2, 2025 “Go bad, as fruit” Aug 11, 2025 “Biodegrade” Jul 26, 2025 “Go bad, as food” May 20, 2025 “Decline in integrity” May 3, 2025 “Lose integrity” Apr 19, 2025 “Biodegrade” Apr 12, 2025 “Deteriorate” Feb 27, 2025

More clues from the May 15, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Utter nonsense”

What is the answer to “Utter nonsense” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Utter nonsense”?

The answer ROT contains 3 letters.

Was “Utter nonsense” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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