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“Was of use”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Was of use”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? ? D

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A V A I L E D

The answer to “Was of use” is AVAILED

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Nov 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Was of use” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AVAILED — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Was of use”

What is the answer to “Was of use” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AVAILED — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Was of use”?

The answer AVAILED contains 7 letters.

Was “Was of use” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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