Crossword clue
“Was too slow to act”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
MISSEDTHEBOATLetters13
Starts withM
Ends withT
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “Was too slow to act” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 16, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Was too slow to act” clue?+
The answer is MISSEDTHEBOAT (13 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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