“Written __ (encrypted, as a message)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I N C O D E

The answer to “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)” is INCODE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is INCODE — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)”

What is the answer to “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INCODE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)”?

The answer INCODE contains 6 letters.

Was “Written __ (encrypted, as a message)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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