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“2025 penny, mostly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “2025 penny, mostly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter Z
Last letter C
Z ? ? C

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

Z I N C

The answer to “2025 penny, mostly” is ZINC

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter Z starts with

The clue “2025 penny, mostly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 26, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ZINC — a 4-letter word that begins with Z and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “2025 penny, mostly”

What is the answer to “2025 penny, mostly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ZINC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “2025 penny, mostly”?

The answer ZINC contains 4 letters.

Was “2025 penny, mostly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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