Crossword clue
“Opposite of verbosity”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ABRUPTNESSLetters10
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Opposite of verbosity” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Opposite of verbosity” clue?+
The answer is ABRUPTNESS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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