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“Very skilled”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Very skilled”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A D E P T

The answer to “Very skilled” is ADEPT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Very skilled” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADEPT — a 5-letter word that begins with A 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 ADEPT

ADEPT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Skillful” Feb 3, 2026 “Highly skilled” Sep 1, 2025 “Expert (at)” Jul 1, 2025 “Very proficient” Jun 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Very skilled”

What is the answer to “Very skilled” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADEPT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Very skilled”?

The answer ADEPT contains 5 letters.

Was “Very skilled” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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