Crossword clue
“Inelegant but effective”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BRUTELetters5
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Inelegant but effective” ran in the Newsday Crossword on June 28, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.
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What is the answer to the “Inelegant but effective” clue?+
The answer is BRUTE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of June 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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