Crossword clue
“More devious”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SLYERLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SLYER | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| SNEAKIER | 8 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “More devious” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 19, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for August 19, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “More devious” clue?+
The answer is SLYER (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 19, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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