Crossword clue

“Tough puzzle”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
POSER
Letters5
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
May 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tough puzzle” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 17, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tough puzzle” clue?+

The answer is POSER (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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