Crossword clue

“Threatening phrase”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ORELSE
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Threatening phrase” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 14, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Threatening phrase” clue?+

The answer is ORELSE (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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