“What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 21, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter F
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? F

A 10-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L E A D I N G O F F

The answer to “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers” is LEADINGOFF

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Nov 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEADINGOFF — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with F.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers”

What is the answer to “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEADINGOFF — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers”?

The answer LEADINGOFF contains 10 letters.

Was “What can pair with each part of the starred clues' answers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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