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“*What some safety valves are”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “*What some safety valves are”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 12-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S P R I N G L O A D E D

The answer to “*What some safety valves are” is SPRINGLOADED

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Nov 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “*What some safety valves are” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPRINGLOADED — a 12-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 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 some safety valves are”

What is the answer to “*What some safety valves are” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPRINGLOADED — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “*What some safety valves are”?

The answer SPRINGLOADED contains 12 letters.

Was “*What some safety valves are” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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