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“Whence gain without strain”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Whence gain without strain”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter G
Last letter N
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 10-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

G R A V Y T R A I N

The answer to “Whence gain without strain” is GRAVYTRAIN

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Apr 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Whence gain without strain” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is GRAVYTRAIN — a 10-letter word that begins with G and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Whence gain without strain”

What is the answer to “Whence gain without strain” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRAVYTRAIN — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Whence gain without strain”?

The answer GRAVYTRAIN contains 10 letters.

Was “Whence gain without strain” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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