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“Why an actor might fail to speak”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Why an actor might fail to speak”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter M
Last letter E
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 9-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M I S S E D C U E

The answer to “Why an actor might fail to speak” is MISSEDCUE

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Apr 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Why an actor might fail to speak” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MISSEDCUE — a 9-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Why an actor might fail to speak”

What is the answer to “Why an actor might fail to speak” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MISSEDCUE — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Why an actor might fail to speak”?

The answer MISSEDCUE contains 9 letters.

Was “Why an actor might fail to speak” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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